City of Valdosta honors Veterans during Headstone Cleaning Event

City of Valdosta honors Veterans during Headstone Cleaning Event

On Saturday, May  20, 2023, at Sunset Hill Cemetery, from 8 am to 11 am, the City of Valdosta's Public Works Department is holding its Spring Veteran's Day Headstone cleaning to show appreciation for our courageous veterans who have passed on.


Over time, headstones can become grimy from their constant outdoor exposure. Rain and humidity cause mold to accumulate on the stone, making it difficult to read. This event helps the legibility of the headstones so people can read the information. Many brave men and women fight for our freedom every day, and it is vital to show our gratitude for their sacrifice, which continues after these real-life superheroes are no longer with us. Thus, the bi-annual Veteran's Headstone Cleaning Event.


Volunteers will meet Mark Coppage, Sunset Hill Cemetery Supervisor, at the Sunset Hill Cemetery. Cleaning supplies are provided. 


For more information, contact the City of Valdosta Public Works at 229-259-3585 or the Public Information Office at 229-259-3548.

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