Bob Sofaly Photo Visitors meandor through some of the more than 12,000 graves in the Beaufort National Cemetery. While most people came to visit with a friend or loved one, some just wantd to walk through the head stones. Though there was no actual ceremony for Memorial Day, many people came to the cemetery to pay respects.

Memorial Day

June 2, 2021

Military

More than 12,000 graves at the Beaufort National Cemetery are marked with a miniature American Flag for Memorial Day. Pictured here are the graves of veterans from the late 1970s and Civil War troops of the U.S. 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

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