Signal Hill, NSDAR to honor Evergreen Cemetery veterans

Posted October 28, 2020 11:00 pm

Submitted by Jacqueline Marcus

The women of the Signal Hill Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution of Barrington, will sponsor a modified wreath laying event this holiday season with the second celebration of Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, Dec. 19, at Evergreen Cemetery, 610 South Dundee Ave., in Barrington.

Approximately 600 veterans' graves have been identified at Evergreen dating back to the Civil War, and the goal is to honor each one with a live balsam wreath.

This Dec. 19, in compliance with pandemic guidelines for gathering, Wreaths Across America Day at Evergreen will forego a live memorial ceremony and proceed directly with the wreath placement.

Community volunteers will be assigned separate areas of the cemetery to provide distancing needed. All individuals who participate will be required to wear a mask, and staggered arrivals are encouraged.

Citizens, families and groups that are interested in sponsoring wreaths or participating in this event may visit www.WreathsAcrossAmerica.org/ILEGCA.

Placement of wreaths will begin at noon on Dec. 19, rain/snow or shine, and will continue until all wreaths are laid.

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