Some of the leaders of Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) and American Legion organizations have observed that the number of their members continued to drop, as older veterans keep dying and no new members come in.

As Memorial Day is a time to remember U.S. military service and to celebrate our veterans, Ron Peters, commander of VFW Post 212 in Bradford, Pa., and Bob Clemons, commander of Olean VFW Post 1619 encouraged younger veterans to become members as well and help with the organization and activities in these communities.

According to the Olen Time Herald, Peters said that these are not just clubs, making example of the two scholarships awarded to two high school seniors and of the supplies that these organizations have gathered to help those in need.

More than that, Veteran of Foreign Wars organization has been taking care of veterans’ graves during Memorial Day and was has been present at the parades. The organization has also provided American flags which were put on the graves.

“We're here for the veterans but we're also very, very active in the community,” Peters said, according to the Olen Time Herald.

Clemons said that his organization is open toganization the community,"and also takes place at the parades. The have also provided American flags which were put on veterans who have had full-time duty in the active military service of the United States. Those who haven't had full time duty are encouraged to become social members of the organization.