From one side of U.S. 90 near Lowder Street to the other, it's impossible to miss the touching display of crosses and flags lining that stretch of road in honor of local military heroes for Memorial Day.
– From one side of U.S. 90 near Lowder Street to the other, it’s impossible to miss the touching display of crosses and flags lining that stretch of Baker County road.Recommended Videos
Each cross is placed along the roadway by volunteers. Those bearing a black strike near the top symbolize the heroes who’ve either passed away or were killed in action. While the heroes are mostly local, Caton says the impact is far greater. The route for the display is in alphabetical order. It begins with the last names starting with the letter “A.” The route eventually moves across the street and ends with “Z” last names. There are also crosses and flags honoring Prisoners of War and those Missing In Action. Those crosses say, “You will never be forgotten.”Having served in the military for 13 years and completed multiple deployments overseas, this means a lot to Caton, personally.
The volunteers also include help from the Baker County Sheriff’s Office. Caton says American Legion Post 83 continues to make this a community project, but he owes everything to those who started this project.
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