Veterans pay tribute to overlooked cemetery for Black soldiers

Historical Context & Preservation Efforts - Rose Hill Cemetery, a segregated cemetery from the mid-1800s, is now maintained by the city [1] - The cemetery contains the graves of African-American veterans, including Buffalo Soldier George Butler [2] - Many veterans' graves are unmarked due to age and wear, leading to a lack of recognition [3] Community & Veteran Support - VFW Post 7589 and American Legion Post 10 initiated efforts to honor the veterans buried in the cemetery [3] - A memorial bench was dedicated to recognize the black veterans buried there, funded by several thousand dollars raised [4] - The initiative aims to provide a place for reflection and remembrance for veterans and their families [5][6] Future Plans & Remembrance - The cemetery will now be honored on Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and in December with flags and wreaths [6] - There is hope that descendants will come forward to identify the remaining unknown veterans [7] - The goal is to ensure that the veterans are not forgotten and their service is acknowledged [5]