Saluting America’s heroes: Crosses, flags line State Road 47 for Memorial Day

Volunteers with the Republican Party of Columbia County placed crosses and flags with the America’s Heroes program along State Road 47 on Sunday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
Volunteers with the Republican Party of Columbia County placed crosses and flags with the America’s Heroes program along State Road 47 on Sunday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

A salute to veterans is waving to passers by on the south end of Lake City.

More than a dozen volunteers braved 90-degree temperatures for several hours Sunday to erect flags and crosses in honor of ve…