DAR Chapter Remembers Area Veterans

(Bedford, New York) - Members of the Polly Cooper Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) honored the memory of local veterans on Saturday, December 19, 2020 for National Wreaths Across America Day.

The DAR members and other volunteers, including the DEALEY Division, the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corp, sponsored and layed remembrance wreaths on the snow covered graves of nearly 300 heroes at three cemeteries in Bedford, Westchester County, New York: The Old Burial Grounds, Bedford Union Cemetery, and Buxton Cemetery. Rodger Guest, Commander of Moses Taylor Jr. American Legion Post #136, coordinated the volunteer effort.

“It was a special experience to place wreaths on veterans’ graves today”, said Polly Cooper Chapter member Lisa Samkoff, “There are no words that can describe the feeling you get by remembering and thanking those who fought for our freedom. Everyone should lay at least one wreath for one veteran and experience this for themselves.”

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890. More than 1 million women have joined the organization to honor their revolutionary ancestors and promote historic preservation, education and patriotism in their communities. With approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world's largest and most active service organizations. To learn more about the work of today's DAR, visit www.DAR.org.

For more information about the Polly Cooper Chapter, NSDAR, their activities, and membership, please email the chapter at info@pollycooperdar.org

The mission of Wreaths Across America is to remember our fallen heroes, honor those who serve, and teach about the sacrifices made by veterans and their families to preserve our freedoms. To learn more about Wreaths Across America, visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.