Montgomery County

American Flags Honoring Military at Montgomery County Cemetery Destroyed

American flags left at numerous gravesites in a Montgomery County cemetery, meant to honor those who served in the military, were found mangled, according to witnesses.

The landscaping company responsible for maintenance of the burial grounds was fired by Hatboro Cemetery after officials learned of the destroyed flags.

"Even though it's not a military cemetery, per say, a lot of veterans are in this cemetery," cemetery official Wayne Sands said.

Furman Miles of Brightview Landscaping, which was contracted by the cemetery, said, "We’re gathering information and we are going to formulate a response for our customer and the community."

But severing business ties with the landscaper does mend the wounds from the initial shock for some who came to mourn friends and family Wednesday.

"My brothers that are no longer with me, my brothers and sisters that no longer with me, brothers and sisters who sacrificed, honor their memories and make them proud that they didn’t fight and die for nothing," said Dan Covolesky of Gilbertsville.

Sands promised that "we will fix it and replace things that need to be replaced."

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