As tradition, flags went out across Sequim for Memorial Day on May 29 with a handful of ceremonies held at area cemeteries recognizing those lost during their military service, and the many late-veterans laid to rest in Sequim.

American Legion Post 62 led ceremonies at Sequim View Cemetery, Jamestown Cemetery, Dungeness Cemetery, and Blue Mountain Cemetery, while VFW Post 4760 held a ceremony at Gardiner Cemetery where Medal of Honor recipient Marvin Shields is buried. Flags were set at veterans’ graves on May 27 and recovered late Monday.

Sgt. at arms Debbie Rogers with the American Legion said she’s helped with local ceremonies for three years.

“It’s quite the honor to raise our flag for our country,” she said.

Sequim Gazette photo by Matthew Nash/ Debbie Rogers, sergeant at arms, and Dan Abbott, adjutant and judge advocate, both with with American Legion Post 62 raise the flag during a Memorial Day ceremony in Sequim View Cemetery on May 29.

Sequim Gazette photo by Matthew Nash/ Dozens of people attend a Memorial Day service on May 29 in Sequim View Cemetery on May 29. It was one of a few ceremonies held in area cemeteries.