U.S. 6th District Congressman Sean Casten addresses those gathered at Evergreen Cemetery for Wreaths Across America Day, sponsored locally by Signal Hill, NSDAR, of Barrington.
Submitted by Jacqueline Marcus
On Saturday, Dec. 18, the Barrington community and members of the Signal Hill Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored the more than 730 veterans at rest at Evergreen Cemetery in Barrington.
Following brief remarks from several dignitaries, including U.S. Congressman Sean Casten, representatives from former VFW and American Legion posts, Veterans of Lake Barrington Shores, a representative of Children of the American Revolution, and members of NSDAR, the speakers joined the attending community to place wreaths on previously identified graves throughout the cemetery.
The Signal Hill Chapter members worked at underwriting the purchase of wreaths for this year’s event by raising donations from private individuals, chapter members, and other sources so that members of the Barrington area could participate in this national event.
Nearly 200 individuals registered to attend the ceremony, and a good percentage of that number came to honor the service and sacrifice of our nation’s military members.
Wreaths Across America Day is a national event, with more than 3,000 participating cemeteries throughout the country. Many civic, religious and philanthropic groups gather volunteers and financial support to participate. This was the third year that Signal Hill, NSDAR, sponsored and organized the event.
For information about the Signal Hill, NSDAR, visit signalhilldar.com. For information about Wreaths Across America, visit WreathsAcrossAmerica.org.
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