Vandal destroys mementos, sets veterans' flags on fire at local cemetery

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BETHEL PARK, Pa. — Police are investigating reports of vandalism at Bethel Cemetery.

Officials say the vandals went as far as pulling flags from veteran's grave sites and lighting them on fire.

Some mementos and flower pots were smashed as well.

“I'm a veteran myself and it's hard to accept, these are gentlemen ladies and men who have given their lives for this country and allowed these people to enjoy the privileges that they have now,” Bethel Cemetery board member Gary May said.

Cemetery employees said an estimated 50 grave sites were hit overnight Tuesday or Wednesday.

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