Signal Hill, NSDAR to sponsor fifth annual Wreaths Across America Day in December

Since 1983, millions of Americans come together to remember the fallen, honor those that serve and their families, and teach the next generation about the value of freedom. This gathering of volunteers and patriots takes place in local, state and national cemeteries in all 50 states - including Evergreen Cemetery in Barrington - as part of National Wreaths Across America Day.

Each year, a new theme is chosen to help volunteers and supporters focus their messaging and outreach in their own communities. The national nonprofit has announced that the theme for 2023 is "Serve and Succeed."

Coordinated through the Barrington-based Signal Hill, NSDAR chapter, the fifth annual day of participation will be on Saturday, Dec. 16, beginning at noon, at Evergreen Cemetery, 610 S. Dundee Ave., Barrington. Following a brief memorial service, citizens of the community will be encouraged to place wreaths on the nearly 800 identified veterans' graves at Evergreen. Corporate, group or individual sponsors are encouraged, and group attendees are welcome. Registration is requested through the Wreaths Across America website at WreathsAcrossAmerica.org/IL0113. Specific grave placement requests can be accommodated.

"There are many ways to serve your community and country, and just as many definitions of success," said Karen Worcester, executive director, Wreaths Across America. "We hope through focusing on those stories of success we will help change the dialogue around what it means to serve your country."

Signal Hill, NSDAR is a Barrington based chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The 501(c) 3 organization is dedicated to historical preservation, promotion of education, and encouragement of patriotic endeavors. For information about membership requirements, the local chapter and its goals and accomplishments, visit signalhilldar.com.