Veterans Day 2009 Wreath Laying at Mt. Vernon
Chapter Vice President Vern McHargue (right)
and Chapter Treasurer Paul Briggs (left) prepare
to present the wreath at the entrance to
General George Washington's
tomb at Mt. Vernon.
Chapter President David M. Walker addreses the crowd
about the significance of Veterans Day in front of the tomb
of General George Washington at Mt. Vernon, Virginia.
A hearty crowd attended the wreath
laying ceremony on a wet and windy day at Mt. Vernon.
Carol Howerton, Virginia State Chaplain,
Daughters of the American Revolution, handed out red carnations
to veterans before and after the ceremony. On Veterans Day,
only veterans are allowed into the tomb to place flowers
on General Washington's sarcophagus.
SAR DAR Presidents: Nancy Valley, Regent of the Kate Waller Barrett
Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution,
speaks as Chapter President David Walker
shelters her from the rain.
Barbara McJoynt of the DAR's Kate Waller Barrett Chapter
reads the closing prayer at the Veterans Day ceremony
for the 24th consecutive year.
After the ceremony, GW Chapter officers gather before the entrance
to General Washington's tomb. From left to right:
Treasurer Paul Briggs, Master at Arms Covert Beach,
Vice President Vern McHargue, Secretary Mike Elston,
President Dave Walker and Registrar Bob Carr.
Also in attendance but not pictured:
Newsletter Editor Don Kraft.