Cemetery volunteers are needed for placement of American flags on Thursday, May 26. The Rock Island National Cemetery is seeking volunteers to place American flags at the headstones of fallen service members in honor of Memorial Day. Work to place the flags will begin at 4 p.m., Thursday, May 26 rain or shine. Please plan to arrive early due to the incredible support from the greater Quad Cities area, which will result in high traffic into the Cemetery. In the event of severe weather, flag placement will be 4 p.m., Friday, May 27. All volunteers need to show up inside the cemetery to receive flags... Read More

The Rock Island National Cemetery will have a Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 1 p.m., at Rock Island National Cemetery, at Committal Shelter #2. The Cemetery is undergoing various expansion and upgrade projects throughout the Cemetery; the public is asked to please excuse any messes.  The keynote speaker will be Lt. Gen. Antonio A. Aguto Jr., commanding general, First Army.  The ceremony will include a wreath placement as well as an honor salute and taps.  Masks will not be required since the ceremony will be outdoors, but masks will be available for those that wish to wear... Read More