Volunteers show heartfelt thanks and gratitude to veterans

A.C. Roberts

Special to the Village News

In anticipation of Memorial Day, May 29, volunteers used elbow grease on a cleanup day at Fallbrook Pioneer Odd Fellows Cemetery, 1300 Alturas Road, May 13. Weeds are gone, grave markers are sparkling clean with words now legible, dead sticks and branches are gone, and shallow trenches will prevent mud from washing over the grave markers.

The service project was hosted by Gary and Elizabeth Ungricht. “We’re just community members who want to honor our veterans and show respect. They deserve a beautiful resting place. It’s important to have volunteers si...