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Masonic lodge getting new crosses, thanks to Eagle Scout project
Martin and parents working ahead of Saturday dedication ceremony
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Zachary Martin, 13, is with Boy Scout Troop 130 of Flowery Branch, and is working toward becoming an Eagle Scout. - photo by Erin O. Smith
The Gainesville Masonic Lodge is about to replace 15-year-old worn-out crosses it puts out each Memorial Day and Veterans Day, thanks to the efforts of a South Hall County Boy Scout. As part of efforts to attain Eagle Scout status, Zachary Martin and his parents, Shane and Amiee Martin, will be working feverishly this week to assemble some 200 crosses. The project holds special significance, as the 13-year-old’s father and grandfather are veterans.