subscribesubscriber servicescontact usabout ussite mapBuy a Classified
Mon, Oct 13 2008 

Published: August 04, 2008 12:24 am    print this story   email this story     

Enid DAR chapter joining in national effort to place a wreath on the grave of every veteran

By Robert Barron, Staff Writer

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction,” said Ronald Reagan.

That freedom, the former president said, must be fought for, protected and handed on to our children. For that reason and others, the veterans of our country — those who stood and defended the nation — should be honored in any way possible.

Enid chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution has joined a nationwide program to place a wreath on the grave of every American veteran by Dec. 13.

Wreaths Across America was founded by Worcester Wreath Co. in Maine to recognize veterans with remembrance wreaths for the holidays. The program began in 1992 with a trailer load of wreaths decorated by volunteers and placed on the graves of fallen soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. The program has become a mission to honor, value and teach the value of freedom in the world today.

By creating the program, Morrill and Karen Worcester wanted to bring children and veterans together as the ideal way to express appreciation for the sacrifices they and their families made for this country.

Enid chapter of DAR is trying to kickoff the project in Enid and has established four programs to be carried out simultaneously at noon Dec. 13.

“It started at Arlington National Cemetery and it has gone out from there as people have seen it done,” said Connie Hammond, honorary Enid chapter regent.

There will be observances at Enid Woodring Regional Airport, Enid Cemetery, “The Doughboy” memorial on the grounds of the Public Library of Enid and Garfield County and at Government Springs Park.

“There are thousands of veterans at Enid Cemetery. There are 4,000 to 6,000 just at the cemetery and there’s probably no way we can collect that many, but it’s what we’re looking at,” Hammond said.

Worcester company will furnish a number of ceremonial wreaths for each site holding observances. Enid DAR has a committee of six working on the project and the group will take donations for the purchase of wreaths.

Hammond asked for sponsorships from both individuals and businesses. Sponsorship wreaths are $15 each and with the purchase of two a third one is furnished, she said.

Donations may be made by contacting Glenda Golden, 237-1326 or Hammond at 234-2040.

“We assume we will start this year and see how far we can go with it. We will go as far as people will donate. We can’t do any more than that,” Hammond said. “If people want to see more gets done, more donations need to come in.”

The ceremonial wreaths will arrive Dec. 13, but sponsorship wreaths are scheduled to arrive a few days prior and will be in place before the ceremony.

Hammond said DAR has not asked anyone yet, but will ask others to become involved.

print this story   email this story     
Click here to load this Caspio Bridge DataPage.
Click here to load this Caspio Bridge DataPage.


monster
wheels
Premier Guide
Find a business

Walking Fingers
Maps, Menus, Store hours, Coupons, and more...
Premier Guide
Premium Jobs

Newspaper Carrier
Needed in Enid.
405-361-1477
...>MORE

El Chico Now hiring!
All Positions
3710 W. Garriott, Enid
...>MORE

RETAIL HARDWARE SALES ASSOCIATE
Leading retail hardware supplier seeks qualified applicants for full-time position; must be organized, effiecient, self ...>MORE

COURT ABSTRACTORS NEEDED:
LexisNexis Risk & Information Analytics Group, Inc. is the industry leader in public record information. We are currentl...>MORE

Opportunities at Bass Hospital this week!
"The Most Dedicated People-The Most Challenging Healing"
RN House Supervisor – FT (#5334)
Physical Therapist –
...>MORE

Grain Truck Driver
Needed for growing business. Must be 25 yrs. old w/ two years CDL experience and clean driving record. Call 580-541-1900...>MORE

A Laborer
For a manufacturing plant for day shift. Heavy labor, outside work & shift work & overtime required. Health insurance, p...>MORE

Full-Time!!
Office Nurse and receptionist for busy practice. Competitive pay & great benefits!!
Send reply to Box 05220
c/
...>MORE

ARE YOU MOTIVATED???
OnCue is searching for motivated individuals who enjoy giving great customer service. Sales Associates positions are ava...>MORE

Part-Time Administrative Assistant
The Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce has a part-time employment opportunity available for an ADMINISTRATIVE ASS...>MORE

See all ads

More Premium Jobs!

BASIC ENERGY SERVICES - Mechanics
is taking applications for Mechanics at our new facility in Fairview Oklahoma.

Applicants should apply in
...>MORE

Truck Driver - No Long Haul!
Must have CDL. Apply at 5620 Sooner Trend Rd. Enid...>MORE

Chisholm Public School is accepting applications
For:
Substitute
Food Service Personnel

Contact:
Sheree Bond,
District Cafeteria
Man
...>MORE

Evergreen
Is needing a mature woman to work with young woman with developmental disabilities in her home Mon-Fri 7:45-5:15 pm. Mus...>MORE

Laborer at the sand plant
in Dover. Willing and able to do heavy labor, learn to operate heavy equipment, and work outside in all weather. Shift w...>MORE

See all ads


bottombanner

 

Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc.CNHI Classified Advertising NetworkCNHI News Service
Associated Press content © 2008. All rights reserved. AP content may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Our site is powered by Zope and our Internet Yellow Pages site is powered by PremierGuide.
Some parts of our site may require you to download the Flash Player Plugin.
View our Privacy Policy
Advertiser index