March 18, 2021 – Never Forget Garden planned at first VA Facility in the US
1 year 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?
How long does the Sentinel hesitate after the facing movement to begin the return walk? Is the rifle carried on the same shoulder all the time?
The Sentinel does not execute an about face, rather they stop on the 21st step, then turn and face the Tomb for 21 seconds. They then turn to face back down the mat, change the weapon to the outside shoulder, mentally count off 21 seconds, then step off for another 21 step walk down the mat. They face the Tomb at each end of the 21 step walk for 21 seconds. The Sentinel then repeats this over and over until the the Guard Change ceremony begins.
