On Saturday, December 14, the Tomochichi Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored the memory of our fallen servicemen. The ceremony, held across the nation today as a remembrance of our war heroes, gathers millions of volunteers to lay wreaths on the graves of our veterans who are no longer with us as a part of the National Wreaths Across America Day.
Larry Whitfield of the Sons of the American Revolution, who has traced nine family members who fought in the Revolutionary War, was on hand to talk with attendees about the rich history of our veterans in Habersham County.
Lynn McCollum, Regent of the DARs, opened the ceremony by saying, “Today, we show a united front of gratitude and respect across the United States of America as we remember the Fallen, honor those who serve and their families, and teach the next generation the value of freedom.”
Dr. Tom Shaw placed a veteran’s wreath in memory of those who served and are serving in the United States Army. Liam Stephenson represented those who served and are serving in the United States Marine Corps.
Diane Brown placed a veteran’s wreath in memory of those in the United States Navy with Kayden Pace for the United States Air Force and the Prisoners of War or Missing in Action, Cooper Joiner for the Space Force and the U.S. Merchant Marines, and Daisy Mason, the United States Coast Guard.
Other volunteers took time to lay wreaths on individual graves, say the name of the serviceman or woman, and issue a ‘thank you’.
McCollum reminded those in attendance that today is not about decorating graves but a treasured way to remember the lives of those who gave us the freedoms we have in this country.
Wreaths Across America recognizes the individual’s life and the commitment he or she had to our country.
