March 18, 2021 – Never Forget Garden planned at first VA Facility in the US
4 years ago
All, Spring is upon us and many individuals and organizations have jumped forward in their planning of Never Forget Gardens all across the US and in other countries, supporting the national commemoration of the Centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Attached is the press release for the NFG that is under development, with a planned dedication date on July 17th at the Veterans Affairs Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center.
The garden drawing was used by permission of the artist Janis Arlandson-Coder.
View the press release HERE
If you are planning a dedication for your community's Never Forget Garden, please reach out to our Never Forget Garden team so we can add you to the calendar and share your hard work and ideas.
Never Forget Garden Team:
Richard Azzaro, Project Director (SHGTUS), razzaro@verizon.net
Marilyn Wellen, Project Director (American Rose Society), roseusa@suddenlink.net
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Did you know?
There is a small green shack next to the Tomb. What is it for?
'The Box' (as it is affectionately known) is used primarily during wreath laying ceremonies for the Sentinel to retreat to while flowers and Taps are being presented. There also is a phone with a direct line downstairs to the Tomb Guard Quarters. This is used in times of emergencies or just to notify the next shift of something.
