From left, Marti Rutherford, treasurer; Nancy Anderson, librarian; Cindy Dearing, first vice regent; Trish Mullins, second vice regent; Norma Hansen, chaplain; Gayle Burrows, chapter regent; and Karen Durbin, corresponding secretary
A group of Chattanooga’s Chickamauga Chapter DAR members met on Sunday at the Soddy Daisy Veterans Park to unveil and dedicate a new marker in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the original Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery, Washington, D.C. Members of John Sevier Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution were also present at the event.
The unveiling coincided with the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution designated National Day of Prayer, which is the Sunday closest to Oct. 11, the “birthday” of the founding of the DAR on Oct. 11, 1890, 132 years ago.
Embedded in Chickamauga Chapter’s commissioned marker is an authorized marker from the DAR National Society called the Never Forget Marker. These markers have been installed across the country by many DAR Chapters in remembrance of the Unknown Soldier’s Tomb. The marker contains the following message:
“This garden is a living tribute to all of Americas’ veterans and their families. In silence and respect, this is a place to remember why millions of our countrymen have fought and died for our liberty and our freedom. Here we renew our promise to fulfill Americans’ sacred duty to never forget. Here we renew our mutual pledge to support them with our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.”