Local NSDAR chapter commemorates Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

In November, the Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, in Libertyville placed a "Never Forget" garden marker in the pollinator garden at Mount Rest Cemetery in Wadsworth commemorating the Centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Over 50 spring bulbs were also planted.

Since Nov. 11, 1921, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has been the heart of Arlington National Cemetery. It is a sacred site that includes the remains of three American service members from World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.

In its first century, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has evolved as a national place of commemoration connected to all of American history.

The three unknowns interred there symbolize service and sacrifice in all of the United States wars. Visitors to the tomb honor not just the three unknowns, but all American unidentified and missing service members who rest in cemeteries across the United States and around the world.

In 1937, the tomb was guarded 24/7, and in 1948 the 3rd U.S. Infantry, known as "The Old Guard," was designated as the Army's official ceremonial unit, and continues to guard the tomb every minute of every day.

In spring 2022, the Ansel Brainerd Cook chapter will be planting white rose bushes which is the official flower of the society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

For more information on the Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter, email ABC4DAR@gmail.com.

For more information on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, visit tombguard.org/tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier.

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