THOMASVILLE- Each year, millions of Americans come together to remember the fallen, honor those that serve and their families, and teach the next generation about the value of freedom. In 2022, more than 2.7 million veterans’ wreaths were placed by volunteers on headstones at 3,702 participating locations around the country in honor of the service and sacrifices made for citizens’ freedoms, with each name said out loud. Wreaths Across America volunteers work year-round to ensure military laid to rest are remembered, their families and living veterans are honored, and the next generation is taught about the value of freedom.
The Thomasville Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is proud to support Wreaths Across America participating location Tallahassee National Cemetery in Tallahassee, Florida as part of the national organization’s Group Sponsorship Program.
“This is the third year that the Thomasville Chapter DAR will participate in the national program whose mission is to Remember the fallen, Honor those who served, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom,” said Chapter Regent Shelba Sellers.
Wreaths Across America is also a fundraising program for the Thomasville Chapter, NSDAR. Wreath sponsorships are $17.00 each with $5.00 going to the Thomasville DAR to use for chapter programs for veterans, patriotism and the community. Those interested in sponsoring a wreath are invited to visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/GA0368P to learn more. The chapter will be selling sponsorships until November 28th.
“We are forever grateful to all the volunteers and groups who dedicate their time, energy and resources nationwide to fulfilling this yearlong mission,” said Karen Worcester, executive director, Wreaths Across America. “These individuals and their communities know the value of remembering the fallen, honoring those who currently serve and teaching the next generation about the sacrifices made for our freedom every day, and with their continued support, Wreaths Across America continues to grow.”
The goal for the Thomasville Chapter DAR is to support efforts that help unify the community and celebrate the public’s freedom by thanking the 2,800 veterans laid to rest at Tallahassee National Cemetery with the placement of a live, balsam veteran’s wreath this December.
National Wreaths Across America Day is Saturday, December 16, 2023, with the theme “Serve and Succeed.” The Thomasville Chapter DAR will be helping Tallahassee National Cemetery on December 16 at 12:00 p.m. to remember and honor veterans by laying remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes.
“Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths,” said Chapter Regent Shelba Sellers. “Thank you for your support.”
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. Its members are descended from the patriots who won American independence during the Revolutionary War. With more than 190,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world’s largest and most active service organizations. More than one million women have joined the DAR since it was founded. To learn more about the work of today’s DAR, visit www.DAR.org.
For more information about the Thomasville Chapter DAR, visit thomasville.georgiastatedar.org or the Chapter’s Facebook page at facebook.com/ThomasvilleChapterNSDAR.