Submitted by Stefanee McDonald for teh Grave Concerns Association.

Grave Concerns Association is hosting a community volunteer work party on Saturday, May 24 from 9 AM to 12 PM at the Western State Hospital Historic Cemetery in Fort Steilacoom Park.

In honor of Memorial Day weekend, we'll be placing 80 new grave markers and cleaning headstones to recognize those who were buried without markers -- many of whom were veterans or former patients.

No experience is needed, and all tools will be provided. This is a powerful opportunity to honor lives that have gone unrecognized and help preserve an important piece of local history.