Kennesaw, GA – On Thursday, June 27, Kennesaw Mountain Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) participated in a ceremonial wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, located in Arlington National Cemetery.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery is dedicated to U.S. service members who have died with their remains unidentified. The Unknown Soldiers laid to rest at the Tomb represent all missing and unknown service members who made the ultimate sacrifice – they not only gave their lives, but also their identities to protect these freedoms. The Tomb is the final resting place for Unknowns from World War I, World War II and the Korean War, and it is always guarded.
The chapter organized in the city of Kennesaw with thirteen members in 2017. Since its conception, the membership has more than quadrupled.
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Governor Brian Kemp recently commended the chapter’s many activities in support of the DARs motto: God, Home and Country. He stated, “I applaud the commitment to excellence and hard work you have demonstrated.”
The chapter was granted the honor to place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider during the 128th Continental Congress at the DAR Headquarters in Washington, D.C. “Our chapter organized a dedication to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier while attending the DAR Continental Congress. There are no words that could adequately express the humbling experience participating in the wreath laying ceremony,” states Loriann White, Organizing and Chapter Regent, Kennesaw Mountain Chapter. White was one of four executive officers who
placed a wreath on the Tomb.
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“Our Vice Regent who also serves the chapter as the National Defense Chair, Paula Spicer, served in the U.S. Army Reserve. We felt it necessary to honor her service to America along with remembering those who fought and died for our freedoms and liberties,” says White.
Vice Regent Paula Spicer adds, “Throughout history many countries around the world have experienced the horrors of war and now have national monuments dedicated to their war dead. Our Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stands as a solemn memorial to this Nations sons and daughters who made the supreme sacrifice to protect our democracy and freedom. Our debt of gratitude cannot be repaid.”
Members who participated in the ceremony were Regent White, Vice Regent Spicer, Kate Sklikas, Brenda King. Additionally, members Amy Kibble, Christina Bowser and Eve Bussey were in attendance. Family members of DAR showed support in attending. They were Ben and Dan Stirk of Washington, D.C., Devon Upton and Dan King of Alpharetta, GA, and Dave Roseberry of Acworth, GA were in attendance to support the members.
The Kennesaw Mountain Chapter has documented 29,711 volunteer hours dedicated to Service to America, by traveling year-to-date 16,799 miles to deliver thrift and supplies to veterans and active military and have recognized local citizens for patriotism, conservation and historic preservation efforts. Additionally, the chapter has participated in Naturalization ceremonies by welcoming 988 newly naturalized citizens and distributed over 21,000 U.S Flags across Kennesaw, Cobb County and the State of Georgia.
Moreover, members have recognized local businesses for flying U.S. Flags, honored 19 local Cobb Co. Women in American History, celebrated the U.S Constitution throughout the local schools, and adopted the Kennesaw City Cemetery by organizing the Wreaths Across America program in fall of 2019.
White continues, “I could not be prouder of Paula and her initiative in coordinating this event for our chapter.”
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 nearly 185,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world's largest and most active service organizations. DAR members are committed to volunteer service having served more than 12.5 million hours in communities throughout the world during the past three years. To learn more about the work of today's DAR, visit www.DAR.org or connect with DAR on social media at facebook.com/TodaysDAR, twitter.com/TodaysDAR and youtube.com/TodaysDAR.
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