Arlington Memorial Gardens hosts ‘Field of Memories’ for Memorial Day [Video]

CINCINNATI — Hundreds of American flags have been set up across 10 acres at Arlington Memorial Gardens for Memorial Day. The Field of Memories serves to honor those who have served the country. Volunteers helped set them up earlier this week.

“They want to help us kind of spread that message and remind people what Memorial Day is about,” said Lisa McClain, Arlington Memorial Gardens Program and Development Coordinator. “It’s kind of gotten lost in it’s the kickoff to summer. Everybody’s on their way to the pool or a picnic. We need to remember those men and women who died for our nation.”

The flag dedications were sold for $35 to raise money for local nonprofit “Operation Ramp It Up,” which builds and installs mobility ramps for veterans.

“There’s so many people, you know, that can’t get in and out of their home and we’re able to, within several hours, …