My 6 yr old out of the blue told me he wants to "Do something nice for the soldiers that died." By that he means he wanted to put some of his little collectible pokemon cards on the tombstones of veterans, these cards are very valuable to him, so I think he figures they would appreciate it. We have been talking about how important soldiers are and he knows what Veterans day is all about...
I changed his mind about the cards, and we settled on little American Flags with little flagpoles the size of toothpicks. My question is: does anyone know if I'll get it trouble by placing these on the tombstones? I figured we would just stick them in the ground near the flag that should already be there if the fallen is a vet, but he wanted to put them on the stone...
Thanks, silly question, but this is Mass....
-Steve
I know a 6 year old and he loves his Pokemon cards too, they're very special to him and it says a lot that your little guy wants to give them away. My Father is in the National Military Cemetery in Bourne and here is their policy:
FLORAL/GROUNDS POLICY
Cemetery policies are conspicuously posted and readily visible to the public.
Floral arrangements accompanying the casket or urn at the time of burial will be placed on the completed grave. Natural cut flowers may be placed on graves at any time of the year. They will be removed when they become unsightly or when it becomes necessary to facilitate cemetery operations such as mowing. Water will be available at outside faucets from April 15 to Oct. 10.
Containers such as pots, baskets, etc. are not authorized. Privately owned, permanent in-ground flower containers are not allowed.
Artificial flowers will be permitted on graves from Oct. 10 through April 15 and may be removed when their presence interferes with grounds maintenance. Potted plants will be allowed on graves for a period extending 10 days before through 10 days after Easter Sunday.
Christmas wreaths, grave pillows (3x2) and other seasonal adornments may be placed on graves from Dec. 1 through Jan. 20. They may not be secured to headstones or markers.
Flags and flag holders are not permitted on graves at any time. The Avenue of Flags, which consists of donated casket flags, is displayed on Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and other special occasions in lieu of individual grave flags.
Permanent plantings, statues, vigil lights, wind chimes, breakable objects and similar items are not permitted on cemetery grounds. The Department of Veterans Affairs does not permit adornments that are considered offensive, inconsistent with the dignity of the cemetery or considered hazardous to cemetery personnel. For example, items incorporating beads or wires may become entangled in mowers or other equipment and cause injury.
Unauthorized items removed from graves and surrounding areas will be disposed of in a proper manner.