There were well over fifty American flags placed at various graves in the St. Regis Cemetery this Memorial Day weekend, just a small representation of the very large percentage of service members that make up all of Mineral County. Miniature versions of the stars and stripes waving around the green lawns are a visual reminder to all Montana communities of their own veterans buried and the ultimate sacrifice that many have made. (Amy Quinlivan/Mineral Independent)

A vibrant arrangement of fresh red and white roses along with small American flags decorate a grave at the St. Regis Cemetery this past Memorial Day weekend. (Amy Quinlivan/Mineral Independent)