Rows of crosses erected Tuesday on a section of Deerfield Road bear silent tribute to Milton's deceased veterans going back to the Civil War.

Each white marker is embossed in black with the name of a veteran and the conflict in which he served.

Doug Nurse / AJC

Milton City Councilman Bill Lusk and Allen Calhoun erect a marker on Deerfield Road commemorating deceased veterans from Milton. The markers will stay in place for a week after Memorial Day.

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On Monday, after a brief Memorial Day ceremony at City Hall, the veterans' families will be given American flags. They will march up Deerfield Road about an eighth of a mile and place Old Glory in the top of the cross with their relative's name.

Councilman Bill Lusk came up with the idea for the markers after seeing similar memorials in Duluth.

"This is one of the most important holidays that needs to be recognized by all of us," Lusk said. "The result of their sacrifices allows us to enjoy our freedom. All gave some, some gave all."

Lusk, a Vietnam veteran, paid for the materials, assembled the 44 markers, and erected them. They will stay in place until a week after Memorial Day, he said.

The ceremony on Monday starts at 10 a.m. The keynote speaker will be Nick Snider, founder of the National Museum of Patriotism. He will be joined by the Milton High School choral, the Roswell High School ROTC, and numerous veterans. There will be a roll call of the deceased veterans.

MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS

SUNDAY

Patriotic Concert. Ira Pittman conducts 50-piece guest orchestra. Also features a 100-voice Chancel Choir, the Kingsmen Men's Ensemble and children's and youth choirs. Ice cream social follows. 5 p.m. Free. Mount Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-971-2880, www.mtbethel.org.

MONDAY

Celebrate America 5K/10K. Looped, flat and fast course around the North Point Mall area. 10K runners make a double loop. Benefits Canine Assistants, Happy Tails and EnAble. 6 a.m. registration; 7:30 a.m. 5K/10K. $25; $20 advance. AMC Mansell Crossing 14, 7730 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta. 770-740-2648/678-795-0115, www.ajwc.net.

The city of Woodstock and veterans groups will honor those in the military in a Memorial Day service. 10 a.m. Monday at Woodstock City Park, Arnold Mill Road at Towne Lake Parkway. Info: 770-924-0406, www.oldetownewoodstock.com.

Roswell Remembers Memorial Day. Patriotic music by the Atlanta Wind Symphony, displays, flyovers, 21-gun salute, food, popular music. 10:15 a.m. Free. Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell. 770-641-3727, www.roswellgov.com/index.php.