WREATHS OF REMEMBRANCE RADIO GREENEVILLE NEWS REPORT
On a sunny but crisp Saturday morning, the annual Wreaths of Remembrance Ceremony was held at the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery site in Greeneville.
The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Andrew Johnson National Historic site, whose President is George Collins.
FRIENDS OF ANDREW JOHNSON NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE PRESIDENT GEORGE COLLINS
Grady Barefield is the Chaplain of the Greene County Honor Guard and Chairman of the Veterans Memorial Park.
State Representative David Hawk was among those in attendance to address the keynote speaker, but also thanking those who are interred at the site.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID HAWK
Joseph O. Caulfield, Command Chief Master Sergeant, USAF, Retired
JOSEPH O. CAULFIELD, COMMAND CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT, USAF, RETIRED
Preparations for the 2025 Wreaths of Remembrance are already underway. For more information or to make a donation for 2025 Wreaths of Remembrance, reach out to the Friends of The Andrew Johnson National Historic Site at andrewjohnsonheritage.org and follow on facebook.
Participants in the event:
Welcome…Aaron Shandor, Andrew Johnson NHS Superintendent
Opening Prayer…Grady Barefield, Chaplain, Greene County Honor Guard and Chairman of the Veterans Memorial Park
Presentation of the Colors/Sword Drill…Color Guard, Sons of the American Revolution/Greeneville and Greene County Air Force ROTC
Pledge of Allegiance…Scouting BSA
National Anthem…David Carr, Tennessee Sons of the American Revolution
Presentation of Flags of Branches of Service
Three Volley Salute…Greene County Honor Guard
Taps…Greene County Honor Guard
Greene County Veterans’ Association Remarks…Grady Barefield
Friends of the Andrew Johnson NHS President Remarks…George Collins, President
State Representative Remarks…David Hawk, District 5
Keynote Address…Joseph O. Caulfield, Command Chief Master Sergeant, USAF, Retired
Closing Prayer…Reverend Dr. Ken Saunders, St. James Episcopal Church, Greeneville, TN; Chaplain Tennessee State Guard
