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To the editor: Your coverage
of the Abraham Lincoln Chapter NSDAR and American Legion Post 263’s
event showcasing the Exchange Club of Rome, Georgia’s “A Call to
Honor: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Replica” was extraordinary! We
greatly appreciate all of the time and energy spent producing and
reporting about the 100th Commemoration of the Tomb. We had visitors
from all over Central Illinois due to the excellent work by TV
channels 3, 17, 20, and 25 plus the wonderful newspaper articles by
the Decatur Herald & Review, Lincoln Courier, Lincoln Daily News and
New Herald News.
Many Lincoln and Logan County community thank yous need to be
extended as well. First, a huge thank you to the American Legion
Post 263 for co-hosting and providing the exhibit venue. Their
members helped with setup and takedown. Bob Sullivan and the Color
Guard from the American Legion presented the Colors during the
opening ceremony of the commemoration. We would like to recognize
Lincoln Mayor Tracy Welch and numerous city officials who attended
the observance for their participation and the issuing of the
Constitution Week Proclamation. Other thank yous include: the
Patriot Guard and Joe Schaler for the American flags along Route 66,
Logan County Tourism Bureau, Comfort Inn and Suites of Lincoln,
Lesleigh Bennett, Debbie’s Downtown Floral, Lincoln Printers,
Guzzardo’s, Deep Roots, Guest House, and Café Billiards.
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Additionally, we wish to convey our gratitude to the
participating schools: Central School, Chester-East Lincoln, and
Mount Pulaski Grade School, Washington – Monroe and West Lincoln –
Broadwell for bringing their students to view the Tomb Replica.
These children are the citizens of the future and the reason we can
never forget the service of the Unknown Soldier.
Finally, we wish to convey our gratitude to Bill and Wayne from the
Exchange Club of Rome, Georgia. The passion you displayed in your
presentation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is what makes this
one of the most patriotic and moving exhibits we have ever
experienced. We cannot thank you enough for all you did during the
three days you were in Lincoln. Your presentation made this event a
resounding success. It was truly an honor to provide the Tomb
Replica to our community.
Yours in DAR Service,
Marjorie Aper, Regent
Abraham Lincoln Chapter NSDAR [Posted
October 9,
2021]
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