DAR Honors American Revolution, War of 1812 and Civil War Veterans at Wreaths Across America Ceremony in Virginia

From the December 22, 2020, NoVa "DAR participates in Wreaths Across America"

Members of the  Freedom Hall chapter of Daughters  of the American Revolution on McLean, Virginia gathered at the Wrene-Darne Family Cemetery in Falls Church to honor American veterans.

They were joined by Pete Greene who bought the cemetery in 2012 and has spent much effort restoring it.

The veterans they honored were:

James Wren of the Fairfax County Militia, American Revolution

Col. John S. Wren of the 5th Virginia Militia, War of 1812

Captain Robert Darne of the 1st Corps d'Elite Virginia Militia, War of 1812

John Robert Darne of the Civil War.

--Brock-Perry

War of 1812 Veterans and Others Honored With Wreaths Last Weekend

Several different accounts of the Wreaths Across America campaign, veterans were honored across the entire country.

Some of them were War of 1812 veterans as well.  The wreaths cost $15 apiece and are sold by individuals and bought by local businesses.

ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA:

Five Civil War and one War of 1812 veteran at Carpenter Cemetery in St. Charles.  These were put down by members of the local Civil Air Patrol.

ELIZABETH, NEW YORK:

First Presbyterian Church.  Graves of American revolution, War of 1812 and Civil War.  Over 2,000 places across the country took part in this.

A Great Idea to Honor the Brave Souls Who Risked All.  --Brock-Perry