“Say their names and they are never forgotten.” Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach the next generation. These are the goals of the Wreaths Across America program. The Taneycomo Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will again sponsor this event locally, and along with thousands nationwide will gather to show our remembrance of these veterans by laying wreaths on their graves. The Chapter is grateful to also have participating, the Ozark Spring Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, who will present a proclamation and the Forsyth High School JROTC, who will provide the Honor Guard. This dedication honoring these patriots will occur on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Snapp Cemetery in Forsyth, MO, rain or shine.
The public is invited and welcome to attend this special event. Bring your children or grandchildren and teach them the value of our country’s freedom. Freedom is not free, and this event is a great time to share this important lesson with our youth, as well as our gratitude as adults. Come and honor our heroes with us.
This year, 2024, is the 18th year Wreaths Across America the nonprofit has existed, and in that time, it has grown to include more than 4,700 participating locations and more than 7,000 sponsorship groups nationwide. From 1992 to 2006, 5,000 veterans’ wreaths have been placed at Arlington National Cemetery as a thank you to all those who enabled us to be free. We hope you will join us in volunteering and sharing the message as we endeavor to unite people in solidarity as we place sponsored veterans’ wreaths to honor our interred heroes across America.
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a women’s service organization whose members can trace their lineage to an individual who contributed to securing American independence during the Revolutionary War. Today’s DAR is dynamic and diverse, with over 185,000 members in 3,000 chapters in the United States and abroad. DAR members annually provide millions of hours of volunteer service to their local communities across the country and world. DAR chapters participate in projects to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism. Over one million members have joined the organization since its founding in 1890.
If you are interested in learning more about DAR membership, visit https://www.facebook.com/people/Taneycomo-Chapter-DAR-Forsyth-MO/100076001113062/ or contact dartaneycomo@gmail.com
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