Volunteers place flags throughout Cameron University campus for Veterans Day

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Volunteers at Cameron University have placed thousands of flags throughout their campus in recognition of Veterans Day.

Cameron students, employees and community volunteers spend hours placing the thousands of flags on campus grounds in preparation for Cameron’s annual Veterans Day ceremony, which begins at 1 p.m.

The University’s tradition of placing the flags began in 2011 as a way to recognize the patriotism of those who have served in the Armed Forces.

“The Cameron University family comes together; it’s a really neat tradition and they plant the flags and we also will come together on Nov. 12 to retrieve the flags,” Vicki Henson said. “We also had the Bishop Middle School leadership class come join us in planting flags. There’s over 7,000 flags flying honoring our Veterans.”

Wednesday’s ceremony will be held in CU’s Veterans Grove, north of Howell Hall. Fort Sill’s Garrison Commander, Colonel Jay Morgan, will deliver the keynote address. The ceremony is open to the public, especially veterans.

The University is also hosting a free lunch for veterans prior to the ceremony from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.