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NORFOLK, Virginie – This is a first! Honor our veterans with Christmas wreaths at Forrest Lawn Cemetery near Granby Street. The wreaths, which were trucked out of Maine last week, are part of the national Wreaths Across America project.
This effort was organized locally by the Adam Thoroughgood chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Florence Reese leads the group.
“And we decided that we would like this to be done for our local veterans, so this is the first year that this has been done in Norfolk. One of our main things is patriotism – patriotism, historical preservation and education – and we love to honor our own veterans, â€she said.
Months of planning were necessary and seeing it come to fruition left fellow member Carol Hallberg somewhat moved.
“It’s just, rather… joy and it’s an honor to do that. I’m choking. I don’t know – now it feels so personal,†Carol said.
And her colleague Esther Dean hopes the message is clear to our veterans.
“Well, I hope they realize that their sacrifice, their service is greatly appreciated and that their country does not forget them.”
John Dill, director of operations at Norfolk Cemetery Office, I can’t say enough about the Daughters of the American Revolution.
“Oh, they were great! I’ll be honest with you – they’ve done more projects that most people don’t know about. “
For these reasons, News 3 presented the Adam Thoroughgood chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution with a People Taking Action award, as well as a $ 300 Visa gift card from our community partner, Southern Bank, which really surprised Reese.
“Oh, my God! Oh, my God – thank you! Oh, thank you very much!”
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And Reese added that the gift card will be used to buy crowns for next year.
Yes, they are already planning for next year. If you would like to donate now to help purchase those $ 15 wreaths for next year, Click here.
To nominate someone for the People Taking Action Award, click here.
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