This years Wreaths Across America which was held yesterday at Mapleton Cemetery on a cold, cloudy day. The program was patriotic, tearful, proud, and informative all rolled into one. We saw The Osnaburg Historical Society member Heidi Freshour give the opening presentation, The Honor Guard from both East Canton and Louisville stand at attention, We enjoyed music by Sedona Mills, and Odessa Mills, EC Elementary students, The American’s Creed being read by OHS member Karen Nieschwitz, The National Anthem vocalist was Eliot Nussbaum, Julie Bates, Chaplain of the American Legion Post 667 spoke.
The Ceremonial Wreath Placement participants were:
Army Wreath- Sgt. Richard Pero
Marine Wreath- Sgt. Ralph Toalston
Navy Wreath- Machinists Mate E4 Charles DeWalt
Air Force Wreath (Army)- Staff Sgt. Steven Starcher
Space Force Wreath (Army)- Sgt. Dennis Myers
Coast Guard Wreath- Damage Control E4 Lon Hudak
Merchant Marines Wreath(Army)- Specialist Dale Clapper
POW/MIA Wreath (Army)- Cpt. Dean Varian
Speaker Reverend Terry Bailey of Indian Run Christian Church gave us a wonderful story to think about.
Trustee of Osnaburg Twp.- Brian Lowry spoke to us
OHS member Laurie Soliday read us a poem.
The Honor Guard gave us the 21 gun salute.
Julie Bates did the Benediction. Heidi Freshour closed the program, and we got a wreath(s) and proceeded to the cemetery, to honor East Canton’s Veterans. I am proud to say I have military family at Mapleton Cemetery, and to put a wreath on their graves, and to say their name, is an Honor. My family, and so many other families, gather on this day every year,
To REMEMBER
To HONOR those who serve
To TEACH your children the value of FREEDOM!
Thank You All!
Osnaburg Historical Society 