37,000 US flags planted in Boston Common to honor deceased military service members on Memorial Day. NPR invites people to share stories of loved ones lost in service for possible feature in newsletter.
Key Points
Annual Memorial Day observance in the U.S.
NPR call for stories of deceased service members for newsletter feature
Pros
Honoring and remembering deceased military service members
Community coming together to pay tribute
Cons
Potential emotional distress for those who have lost loved ones
Limited physical space for all flags to be displayed