The Tioga Cemetery Association and the Martha Jefferson Randolph Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a Wreaths Across America ceremony Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Tioga Cemetery. This day is meant to remember the service of veterans from all military branches.
Participating were Braswell High School Jr ROTC, Tioga High School band, Tioga High School FCCLA and Tioga 4H. Ella Norwood read a tribute to veterans and Abby Hammer played “Taps.”
Wreaths were laid by Buck Smith for Army, Todd Ferguson for Navy, Mark Stephenson for Marines, Joe Fielder for Coast Guard, Duane Ormsby for Merchant Marines, Rosemary Norman for Air Force and Space Force and Susie Heflin for MIA.
In total, 162 wreaths were laid and each veteran’s name was said aloud in honor of their service.
