SERGEANT BLUFF -- Of the military traditions performed at a veteran's graveside service, the 21-gun salute grabs everyone's attention. The spent shell casings are collected and later presented to the family, one last symbol of their veteran's service. Then he thought of the small American flags retired each year after spending the previous 12 months marking veterans' graves. Now they have a second watch to hold a serviceman's shells," Bugg said. For more than two years, Bugg has been making the bags for every service the Sergeant Bluff Legion post takes part in, plus others who request them.

Source: CNN May 29, 2022 04:30 UTC