A Warriors' Heart

TOMORROW IS THE DAY
VETERANS DAY FLAG PLACEMENT INFORMATION!!!
Here's the details: **Please read carefully**
Area civic groups are coordinating flag placement at East TN Veterans cemeteries this year. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 8th.

Flag placement/"Flags In" will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery (2200 E. Gov. John Sevier Hwy 168, Knoxville, TN 37920), and East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery (5901 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919)

Flag retrieval/"Flags Out" info: (To be confirmed)
East TN State Veterans Cemetery (John Sevier Hwy and Lyons View Pike locations) - Saturday, November 15, 2025, 10:00 a.m. (weather permitting)

Instructions for flag placement will be available (just ask). Don't forget a cordless drill with long bit, screwdriver or piece of rebar to make holes.

Don't forget your coins too!

Why Would You Bring Coins to A Cemetery?
While visiting some cemeteries you may notice that headstones marking certain graves have coins on them, left by previous visitors to the grave.

These coins have distinct meanings when left on the headstones of those who gave their life while serving in America's military, and these meanings vary depending on the denomination of coin.
A coin left on a headstone or at the grave site is meant as a message to the deceased soldier's family that someone else has visited the grave to pay respect.

Leaving a penny at the grave means simply that you visited.
A nickel indicates that you and the deceased trained at boot camp together, while a dime means you served with him in some capacity.

By leaving a quarter at the grave, you are telling the family that you were with the soldier when he was killed.

According to tradition, the money left at graves in national cemeteries and state veterans cemeteries is eventually collected, and the funds are put toward maintaining the cemetery or paying burial costs for indigent veterans.

In the US, this practice became common during the Vietnam war, due to the political divide in the country over the war; leaving a coin was seen as a more practical way to communicate that you had visited the grave than contacting the soldier's family, which could devolve into an uncomfortable argument over politics relating to the war.

Some Vietnam veterans would leave coins as a "down payment" to buy their fallen comrades a drink of their choice or play a hand of cards when they would finally be reunited.

The tradition of leaving coins on the headstones of military men and women can be traced to as far back as the Roman Empire.

**If you visit a cemetery and see coins (or memorabilia) that have been left; PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE it. **

VETERANS DAY FLAG PLACEMENT INFORMATION!!!
Here's the details: **Please read carefully**

Area civic groups are coordinating flag placement at East TN Veterans cemeteries this year. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 8th.

Flag placement/"Flags In" will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery (2200 E. Gov. John Sevier Hwy 168, Knoxville, TN 37920), and East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery (5901 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919)

Flag retrieval/"Flags Out" info: (To be confirmed)
East TN State Veterans Cemetery (John Sevier Hwy and Lyons View Pike locations) - Saturday, November 15, 2025, 10:00 a.m. (weather permitting)

Instructions for flag placement will be available (just ask). Don't forget a cordless drill with long bit, screwdriver or piece of rebar to make holes.

Don't forget your coins too!
Why Would You Bring Coins to A Cemetery?
While visiting some cemeteries you may notice that headstones marking certain graves have coins on them, left by previous visitors to the grave.

These coins have distinct meanings when left on the headstones of those who gave their life while serving in America's military, and these meanings vary depending on the denomination of coin.

A coin left on a headstone or at the grave site is meant as a message to the deceased soldier's family that someone else has visited the grave to pay respect.

Leaving a penny at the grave means simply that you visited.
A nickel indicates that you and the deceased trained at boot camp together, while a dime means you served with him in some capacity.

By leaving a quarter at the grave, you are telling the family that you were with the soldier when he was killed.

According to tradition, the money left at graves in national cemeteries and state veterans cemeteries is eventually collected, and the funds are put toward maintaining the cemetery or paying burial costs for indigent veterans.

In the US, this practice became common during the Vietnam war, due to the political divide in the country over the war; leaving a coin was seen as a more practical way to communicate that you had visited the grave than contacting the soldier's family, which could devolve into an uncomfortable argument over politics relating to the war.

Some Vietnam veterans would leave coins as a "down payment" to buy their fallen comrades a drink of their choice or play a hand of cards when they would finally be reunited.

The tradition of leaving coins on the headstones of military men and women can be traced to as far back as the Roman Empire.

**If you visit a cemetery and see coins (or memorabilia) that have been left; PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE it. **

TOMORROW IS THE DAY -
MEMORIAL DAY FLAG PLACEMENT INFORMATION!!!

Here's the details: **Please read carefully**

Area civic groups are coordinating flag placement at East TN Veterans cemeteries this year. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 24th.

Flag placement/"Flags In" will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery (2200 E. Gov. John Sevier Hwy 168, Knoxville, TN 37920), and East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery (5901 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919) - This is a rain or shine event.

Flag retrieval/"Flags Out" info will be provided:

Instructions for flag placement will be available (just ask). Don't forget a cordless drill with long bit, screwdriver or piece of rebar to make holes.

Don't forget your coins too!

Why Would You Bring Coins to A Cemetery?

While visiting some cemeteries you may notice that headstones marking certain graves have coins on them, left by previous visitors to the grave.

These coins have distinct meanings when left on the headstones of those who gave their life while serving in America's military, and these meanings vary depending on the denomination of coin.

A coin left on a headstone or at the grave site is meant as a message to the deceased soldier's family that someone else has visited the grave to pay respect.

Leaving a penny at the grave means simply that you visited.
A nickel indicates that you and the deceased trained at boot camp together, while a dime means you served with him in some capacity.

By leaving a quarter at the grave, you are telling the family that you were with the soldier when he was killed.

According to tradition, the money left at graves in national cemeteries and state veterans cemeteries is eventually collected, and the funds are put toward maintaining the cemetery or paying burial costs for indigent veterans.

In the US, this practice became common during the Vietnam war, due to the political divide in the country over the war; leaving a coin was seen as a more practical way to communicate that you had visited the grave than contacting the soldier's family, which could devolve into an uncomfortable argument over politics relating to the war.

Some Vietnam veterans would leave coins as a "down payment" to buy their fallen comrades a drink of their choice or play a hand of cards when they would finally be reunited.

The tradition of leaving coins on the headstones of military men and women can be traced to as far back as the Roman Empire.

**If you visit a cemetery and see coins (or memorabilia) that have been left; PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE it. **

TOMORROW IS THE DAY -
VETERANS DAY FLAG PLACEMENT INFORMATION!!!
Here's the details: **Please read carefully**

Area civic groups are coordinating flag placement at East TN Veterans cemeteries this year. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 9th.

Flag placement/"Flags In" will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery (2200 E. Gov. John Sevier Hwy 168, Knoxville, TN 37920), and East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery (5901 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919)

Flag retrieval/"Flags Out" info:
East TN State Veterans Cemetery (John Sevier Hwy and Lyons View Pike locations) - Saturday, November 16, 2024, 10:00 a.m. (weather permitting)

Instructions for flag placement will be available (just ask). Don't forget a cordless drill with long bit, screwdriver or piece of rebar to make holes.

Don't forget your coins too!
Why Would You Bring Coins to A Cemetery?

While visiting some cemeteries you may notice that headstones marking certain graves have coins on them, left by previous visitors to the grave.

These coins have distinct meanings when left on the headstones of those who gave their life while serving in America's military, and these meanings vary depending on the denomination of coin.

A coin left on a headstone or at the grave site is meant as a message to the deceased soldier's family that someone else has visited the grave to pay respect.

Leaving a penny at the grave means simply that you visited.
A nickel indicates that you and the deceased trained at boot camp together, while a dime means you served with him in some capacity.

By leaving a quarter at the grave, you are telling the family that you were with the soldier when he was killed.

According to tradition, the money left at graves in national cemeteries and state veterans cemeteries is eventually collected, and the funds are put toward maintaining the cemetery or paying burial costs for indigent veterans.

In the US, this practice became common during the Vietnam war, due to the political divide in the country over the war; leaving a coin was seen as a more practical way to communicate that you had visited the grave than contacting the soldier's family, which could devolve into an uncomfortable argument over politics relating to the war.

Some Vietnam veterans would leave coins as a "down payment" to buy their fallen comrades a drink of their choice or play a hand of cards when they would finally be reunited.

The tradition of leaving coins on the headstones of military men and women can be traced to as far back as the Roman Empire.
**If you visit a cemetery and see coins (or memorabilia) that have been left; PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE it. **

VETERANS DAY FLAG PLACEMENT INFORMATION!!!

Here's the details: **Please read carefully**
Area civic groups are coordinating flag placement at East TN Veterans cemeteries this year. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 9th.

Flag placement/"Flags In" will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery (2200 E. Gov. John Sevier Hwy 168, Knoxville, TN 37920), and East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery (5901 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919)

Flag retrieval/"Flags Out" info:
East TN State Veterans Cemetery (John Sevier Hwy and Lyons View Pike locations) - Saturday, November 16, 2024, 10:00 a.m. (weather permitting)

Instructions for flag placement will be available (just ask). Don't forget a cordless drill with long bit, screwdriver or piece of rebar to make holes.

Don't forget your coins too!
Why Would You Bring Coins to A Cemetery?

While visiting some cemeteries you may notice that headstones marking certain graves have coins on them, left by previous visitors to the grave.

These coins have distinct meanings when left on the headstones of those who gave their life while serving in America's military, and these meanings vary depending on the denomination of coin.

A coin left on a headstone or at the grave site is meant as a message to the deceased soldier's family that someone else has visited the grave to pay respect.

Leaving a penny at the grave means simply that you visited.

A nickel indicates that you and the deceased trained at boot camp together, while a dime means you served with him in some capacity.

By leaving a quarter at the grave, you are telling the family that you were with the soldier when he was killed.

According to tradition, the money left at graves in national cemeteries and state veterans cemeteries is eventually collected, and the funds are put toward maintaining the cemetery or paying burial costs for indigent veterans.

In the US, this practice became common during the Vietnam war, due to the political divide in the country over the war; leaving a coin was seen as a more practical way to communicate that you had visited the grave than contacting the soldier's family, which could devolve into an uncomfortable argument over politics relating to the war.

Some Vietnam veterans would leave coins as a "down payment" to buy their fallen comrades a drink of their choice or play a hand of cards when they would finally be reunited.

The tradition of leaving coins on the headstones of military men and women can be traced to as far back as the Roman Empire.

**If you visit a cemetery and see coins (or memorabilia) that have been left; PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE it. **

Friends, veterans, motorcycle groups, military supporters: If you're looking for something to do tomorrow. . .allow me to invite you to Bridgewater Place (205 Bridgewater Rd, Knoxville, TN). HonorAir Knoxville is presenting a virtual flight (for those who may not otherwise be able to make the day trip to DC). Please gather at Bridgewater Place at 11:30 a.m. for the welcome home ceremony.🪖

**REMINDER - TOMORROW IS THE DAY**
MEMORIAL DAY FLAG PLACEMENT INFORMATION!!!

Here's the details: **Please read carefully**
Area civic groups are coordinating flag placement at East TN Veterans cemeteries this year. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 25th .

Flag placement/"Flags In" will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery (2200 E. Gov. John Sevier Hwy 168, Knoxville, TN 37920), and East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery (5901 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919) and Knoxville National Cemetery (939 Tyson Street, Knoxville, TN)

Flag retrieval/"Flags Out" info:
East TN State Veterans Cemetery (John Sevier Hwy and Lyons View Pike locations) - Saturday, June 1, 2024, 10:00 a.m. (weather permitting)

Instructions for flag placement will be available (just ask). Don't forget a cordless drill with long bit, screwdriver or piece of rebar to make holes.

Don't forget your coins too!
Why Would You Bring Coins to A Cemetery?
While visiting some cemeteries you may notice that headstones marking certain graves have coins on them, left by previous visitors to the grave.

These coins have distinct meanings when left on the headstones of those who gave their life while serving in America's military, and these meanings vary depending on the denomination of coin.
A coin left on a headstone or at the grave site is meant as a message to the deceased soldier's family that someone else has visited the grave to pay respect.

Leaving a penny at the grave means simply that you visited.
A nickel indicates that you and the deceased trained at boot camp together, while a dime means you served with him in some capacity.

By leaving a quarter at the grave, you are telling the family that you were with the soldier when he was killed.

According to tradition, the money left at graves in national cemeteries and state veterans cemeteries is eventually collected, and the funds are put toward maintaining the cemetery or paying burial costs for indigent veterans.

In the US, this practice became common during the Vietnam war, due to the political divide in the country over the war; leaving a coin was seen as a more practical way to communicate that you had visited the grave than contacting the soldier's family, which could devolve into an uncomfortable argument over politics relating to the war.

Some Vietnam veterans would leave coins as a "down payment" to buy their fallen comrades a drink of their choice or play a hand of cards when they would finally be reunited.

The tradition of leaving coins on the headstones of military men and women can be traced to as far back as the Roman Empire.
**If you visit a cemetery and see coins (or memorabilia) that have been left; PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE it. **

***REMINDER***
VETERANS DAY FLAG PLACEMENT INFORMATION!!!

Here's the details: **Please read carefully**

Area civic groups are coordinating flag placement/"flags in" at East TN Veterans cemeteries this year. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 4th .

Flag placement will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery (2200 E. Gov. John Sevier Hwy 168 Knoxville, TN 37920), East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery (5901 Lyons View Pike Knoxville, TN 37919)

Instructions for flag placement will be available (just ask). Don't forget a cordless drill with long bit, screwdriver or piece of rebar to make holes.
Don't forget your coins too!

Why Would You Bring Coins to A Cemetery?

While visiting some cemeteries you may notice that headstones marking certain graves have coins on them, left by previous visitors to the grave.

These coins have distinct meanings when left on the headstones of those who gave their life while serving in America's military, and these meanings vary depending on the denomination of coin.
A coin left on a headstone or at the grave site is meant as a message to the deceased soldier's family that someone else has visited the grave to pay respect.

Leaving a penny at the grave means simply that you visited.
A nickel indicates that you and the deceased trained at boot camp together, while a dime means you served with them in some capacity.
By leaving a quarter at the grave, you are telling the family that you were with the soldier when they were killed.

According to tradition, the money left at graves in national cemeteries and state veterans cemeteries is eventually collected, and the funds are put toward maintaining the cemetery or paying burial costs for indigent veterans.

In the US, this practice became common during the Vietnam war, due to the political divide in the country over the war; leaving a coin was seen as a more practical way to communicate that you had visited the grave than contacting the soldier's family, which could devolve into an uncomfortable argument over politics relating to the war.

Some Vietnam veterans would leave coins as a "down payment" to buy their fallen comrades a drink of their choice or play a hand of cards when they would finally be reunited.

The tradition of leaving coins on the headstones of military men and women can be traced to as far back as the Roman Empire.

Flag retrieval/"flags out" will be on Saturday, November 18th at 10:00 a.m. (weather permitting)

VETERANS DAY FLAG PLACEMENT INFORMATION!!!

Here's the details: **Please read carefully**

Area civic groups are coordinating flag placement at East TN Veterans cemeteries this year. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 4th .

Flag placement will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery (2200 E. Gov. John Sevier Hwy 168 Knoxville, TN 37920), East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery (5901 Lyons View Pike Knoxville, TN 37919)

Instructions for flag placement will be available (just ask). Don't forget a cordless drill with long bit, screwdriver or piece of rebar to make holes.

Don't forget your coins too!

Why Would You Bring Coins to A Cemetery?
While visiting some cemeteries you may notice that headstones marking certain graves have coins on them, left by previous visitors to the grave.

These coins have distinct meanings when left on the headstones of those who gave their life while serving in America's military, and these meanings vary depending on the denomination of coin.

A coin left on a headstone or at the grave site is meant as a message to the deceased soldier's family that someone else has visited the grave to pay respect.

Leaving a penny at the grave means simply that you visited.
A nickel indicates that you and the deceased trained at boot camp together, while a dime means you served with him in some capacity.

By leaving a quarter at the grave, you are telling the family that you were with the soldier when he was killed.

According to tradition, the money left at graves in national cemeteries and state veterans cemeteries is eventually collected, and the funds are put toward maintaining the cemetery or paying burial costs for indigent veterans.

In the US, this practice became common during the Vietnam war, due to the political divide in the country over the war; leaving a coin was seen as a more practical way to communicate that you had visited the grave than contacting the soldier's family, which could devolve into an uncomfortable argument over politics relating to the war.

Some Vietnam veterans would leave coins as a "down payment" to buy their fallen comrades a drink of their choice or play a hand of cards when they would finally be reunited.

The tradition of leaving coins on the headstones of military men and women can be traced to as far back as the Roman Empire.