The city of Crestwood joined with the John Sappington Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to host a short Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11. The ceremony took place in the outdoor Veterans Plaza of the Crestwood government building at 1 Detjen Drive, where plaques recognize those who gave their lives or their time to service in the armed forces.
The ceremony included comments by Dianna Antonacci, the regent of the John Sappington Chapter of NSDAR, and Mayor Scott Shipley.
“We come together not only to recognize their service, but to reflect on the profound sacrifices they made for the freedoms we enjoy and might even take for granted,” Shipley said.
There was a moment of silence in honor of the U.S.’s veterans and an invocation by Marsha Halkola, who acts as the chaplain for the John Sappington Chapter of NSDAR. The flag was raised by members of the Crestwood Fire Department, and a wreath was placed on the wall by local veteran Gary Blanke.
The objective of the John Sappington Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is to support historic preservation, patriotism and education. The organization has collaborated with Crestwood to host a wreath-laying ceremony on Veterans Day over the years.
