As part of its Memorial Day observance, the Lancaster George Ross Society - National Society, Children of the American Revolution (N.S.C.A.R.) joined the Red Rose Chapter, Blue Star Moms in placing American flags at veterans' graves at Lancaster Cemetery and St. Mary's Cemetery. Members of the Donegal Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Chapter participated, along with other groups and members of the community in the event organized by Lancaster AMVETS Post 19.
"After meeting the Blue Star Moms to receive flags, we split up to search for veteran graves," said George Ross Society president Stewart Carter. "We wore masks as necessary to be safe during this time. We placed flags at all veteran graves we found and also replaced old flags with new ones and gave the old flags to the AMVETS who will retire them. We quietly thanked each veteran by name for his service."
"Remembering American veterans who sacrificed their lives for our country and for our freedom is important," Stewart continued. "We need to honor them with our respect. We had a really fun time placing the flags as a community. We are grateful to AMVETS Post 19 and to the Blue Star Moms, and we look forward to doing this again next year."
The Lancaster George Ross Society - N.S.C.A.R. was founded in 1948. The N.S.C.A.R. was founded in 1895 and is known as the oldest and largest patriotic organization for youths in the United States. Any boy or girl under the age of 22 is eligible for N.S.C.A.R. membership if he or she is lineally descended from a man or woman who, with unfailing loyalty, rendered material aid to the cause of American independence as a soldier, sailor, civil officer, or recognized patriot in one of the several colonies or states, or of the United States.
To learn more, readers may visit http://www.nscar.org and http://www.pennsylvaniacar.org. Membership inquiries may be directed to Society senior president Ann Carter at carterfamily13@gmail.com.
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