Groton — Branch and Unit 20 of the local Fleet Reserve Association will place flags on the graves of veterans in Colonel Ledyard Cemetery and the Star Hill Burying Grounds in Groton on May 25. 

Volunteers will gather at Colonel Ledyard Cemetery at 8 a.m. to start placing the flags. When finished there, the group will proceed to Star Hill. To volunteer, call (860) 445-0731 and leave a message for John Sullivan or Joyce Harris. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the club as well.

Also on May 25, Branch 20 will conduct its annual Sea Service Memorial at the Town of Groton's Veterans' Memorial at 2 p.m. Shipmates who have passed away during the past year will be honored with the tolling of the bell as their names are read. A Fleet Reserve Association wreath will be placed by the branch and a Gold Star wreath will be placed by the auxiliary. All Shipmates are encouraged to attend. This event is open to the public.