Sons of Union Veterans honor deceased vets with wreaths
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Submitted by Robert E. Grim-
Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization best known for placing veterans’ wreaths on the graves at Arlington National Cemetery. On Saturday, Dec. 18, they conducted their annual wreath-laying ceremonies across the United States, with Henry Casey Camp 92 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) participating in a ceremony at the Washington Court House Cemetery.
Henry Casey Camp member Shawn A. Cox, a past Ohio Department SUVCW Commander, and the camp coordinator for the event served as master of ceremonies for the program.
The camp placed over 75 wreaths with help from wreath sponsors and community volunteers. A wreath was placed at the base of each of the military service flagpoles located at the veterans plaza in the cemetery honoring all veterans.
The wreath honoring U.S. Army veterans was placed by the camp senior vice commander, Kelly Hopkins, a U.S. Army veteran. The Navy wreath was placed by camp junior vice commander Charles Rose, a U.S. Army veteran.
The U.S. Air Force wreath was placed by camp council member James L. Grim, a U.S. Air Force veteran. The wreath honoring the U.S. Marines was placed by the camp secretary and past Ohio Department Commander Shane L. Milburn, a U.S. Marine veteran. The U.S. Coast Guard wreath was placed by camp member Jared Robinson. Camp Commander David Meister placed the Space Force wreath. Camp member Jordan Milburn presented the Merchant Marines wreath, and Malachi Meister presented the POW/MIA wreath.
At each gravesite, the person placing the wreath would announce the name of the veteran, thank him for his service and salute. It is believed that a veteran is not forgotten as long as his name is remembered.
In addition to the Washington C.H. cemetery, the Casey Camp honored veterans in three other cemeteries with wreaths.
To sponsor a wreath and stay informed about event details, those interested are encouraged to visit www.WreathsAcrossAmerica.org/OHO137P.
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Henry Casey Camp member Shawn A. Cox, a past Ohio Department SUVCW Commander, and the camp coordinator for the event served as master of ceremonies for the program.
The camp placed over 75 wreaths with help from wreath sponsors and community volunteers. A wreath was placed at the base of each of the military service flagpoles located at the veterans plaza in the cemetery honoring all veterans.
The wreath honoring U.S. Army veterans was placed by the camp senior vice commander, Kelly Hopkins, a U.S. Army veteran. The Navy wreath was placed by camp junior vice commander Charles Rose, a U.S. Army veteran.
The U.S. Air Force wreath was placed by camp council member James L. Grim, a U.S. Air Force veteran. The wreath honoring the U.S. Marines was placed by the camp secretary and past Ohio Department Commander Shane L. Milburn, a U.S. Marine veteran. The U.S. Coast Guard wreath was placed by camp member Jared Robinson. Camp Commander David Meister placed the Space Force wreath. Camp member Jordan Milburn presented the Merchant Marines wreath, and Malachi Meister presented the POW/MIA wreath.
At each gravesite, the person placing the wreath would announce the name of the veteran, thank him for his service and salute. It is believed that a veteran is not forgotten as long as his name is remembered.
In addition to the Washington C.H. cemetery, the Casey Camp honored veterans in three other cemeteries with wreaths.
To sponsor a wreath and stay informed about event details, those interested are encouraged to visit www.WreathsAcrossAmerica.org/OHO137P.
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