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On Memorial Day, each gravesite of the more than 260,000 U.S. service members buried at Arlington National Cemetery will have a small American flag carefully positioned exactly one boot's length away from the headstone. The flags were placed by 1,500 soldiers from the Army's 3rd Infantry Regiment, better known as The Old Guard. The regiment has carried out the tradition, known as "Flags In," just before Memorial Day every year since 1948.

Hizon immigrated to the United States and joined the Army soon after. He was killed in Afghanistan in 2011 in an ambush.

Memorial Day carries profound significance, offering a moment for somber reflection on the sacrifices made by our nation's service members who never returned home.

The Army has disciplined 2nd Lt. Spenser Rapone, the former West Point cadet who wore a Che Guevara shirt under his uniform at graduation. But they won't say how.

Martin May passed away. This is the full obituary where you can share condolences and memories. Published in the Record Eagle on 2024-05-26.