“We are not here to ‘decorate graves’. We are here to remember not their deaths, bur their lives.” Executive Director of Wreaths Across America, Karen Worcester
On a cool December 14th morning, people of the Devine area came together to participate – to remember – in the 3rd National Wreaths Across America Day at Devine Evergreen and St. Joseph Catholic cemeteries. The Mission: to Remember the fallen; Honor those who serve; and, Teach the next generations the value of their sacrifice for freedom for us all. Months of planning by the Current Events Club and Location Coordinators Linda Kreinhop and Martha Wall culminated in a program that morning. A grateful community of family, friends, and volunteers of all ages concluded the morning by placing wreaths on over 660 veteran graves at both cemeteries.
After the Prelude of “America the Beautiful,” Martha Wall opened the ceremony by reading Scripture from I Peter 4:10* and introducing VFW Post 3966 Commander Gary Saathoff, Retired USAF, who led the program. Retired USAF veteran and Devine City Administrator David Jordan welcomed all in attendance. He recognized the reason we gathered, the importance of veterans and their families who answer the call to…
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