L-R: Bobbie Reck, Susan Oliver, Matt Stead, Nitelle Lading, LoElla Baker
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Ann Crooker St. Clair Chapter, NSDAR held their annual Memorial Day Service at Ewington Cemetery, rural Effingham. The chapter started holding the service in May 2019. The memorial meets the mission of the NSDAR to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism as they honor 30 veterans from six wars laid to rest at the oldest cemetery in Effingham County.
Chapter members Susan Oliver, Regent; Bobbie Reck, Service to Veterans Committee Chairman; LoElla Baker, Historic Preservation Committee and Nitelle Lading, Chaplain, participated in the service along with volunteers Matt Stead who played TAPS and Boy Scout Troop #335 who presented colors. The Memorial Wreath was presented by Ewington SAR chapter members prior to a roll call of the veteran’s names. Scout Troop #335 placed flags at veterans stones the evening prior to the service while chapter members hang banners.
Picture: Scout Troop #335 members and their supportive family.
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