DAR to honor vets with Wreaths Across America

12/16/2021

The Schoharie Chapter NSDAR will host two ceremonies honoring deceased veterans through Wreaths Across America Saturday.
The first ceremony will begin at 9am at the Middleburgh Cemetery, lower side off Cotton Hill Road, Middleburgh.
Participating will be Schoharie DAR, Girl Scout Troop 2022, the Coltrain Funeral Home, and American Legion Post 248.
The public is invited, as well as any others who have ordered wreaths through DAR or the Wreaths Across America website.
A second ceremony will be held Saturday at noon at the Schoharie Old Stone Fort Cemetery, Fort Road in Schoharie with the same groups participating and public, as well as those who ordered wreaths are also welcome.
The program will include a flag presentation, non-denominational scripture reading, a brief history of the WAA program and an explanation of the meaning of the wreath, and placement of wreaths on veteran graves.