Local Effort Underway to Support Wreaths Across America
Ann Crooker St. Clair Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution are working
hard to ensure that all veterans laid to rest are honored this December on
National Wreaths Across America Day. This year, the ceremony, held
simultaneously across the country at more than 2,100 participating locations, will
be held on Saturday, December 18, 2021.
The goal: to place a live, balsam fir veteran’s wreath at the headstone of every
veteran buried in participating locations, spread patriotism and ensure no one is
forgotten.
Ann Crooker St. Clair DAR members are currently selling sponsorships for these
wreaths. Each wreath sponsorship costs $15, with $5 going to the local DAR
chapter. These funds will be used to fund the chapter’s projects with veterans,
active military, and promoting patriotism. Selling sponsorships is one way we can
honor the veteran’s who have sacrificed their lives for our way of life. The chapter
will be selling sponsorships until November 18 th . The wreaths we sponsor will be
placed at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.
“Every donation and wreath sponsorship is a meaningful gift from a grateful
American who knows what it means to serve and sacrifice for the freedoms we all
enjoy” said Karen Worcester, executive director of Wreaths Across America. “We
are grateful to the DAR for participating in our mission to Remember, Honor, and
Teach.”
Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to continue
and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
begun by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in 1992. The organization’s
mission- Remember, Honor, Teach-is carried out in part each year by coordinating
wreath-laying ceremonies in December at Arlington, as well as at more than 1,400
veteran’s cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond.
To purchase a sponsorship, please contact Susan Oliver @ 217-259-9511, Brenda
Wagy @ 618-554-2462 or any Ann Crooker St. Clair DAR member. Your support is
appreciated!!
