80-Year-Old Navy Vet Dreams of Planting Flags at Snelling Cemetery to Honor Parents—Then He Gets His Day

80-Year-Old Navy Vet Dreams of Planting Flags at Snelling Cemetery to Honor Parents—Then He Gets His Day
Courtesy of Patriotic Kenny
Michael Wing
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It was a day to look forward to—and definitely one to remember.

Minnesota Navy veteran Kenny Jary teared up when he learned he had snagged a date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery to plant flags before countless rows of headstones, commemorating the fallen heroes of this land on the day before Memorial Day.

Michael Wing
Michael Wing
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Michael Wing is a writer and editor based in Calgary, Canada, where he was born and educated in the arts. He writes mainly on culture, human interest, and trending news.
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