Honoring 99th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The Piety Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution observed the 99th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day.
The Tomb was established in 1921 as the final resting place for unknown soldiers from World War I. Remains were added from subsequent wars to now represent all missing and unknown service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution has been proud to place a wreath upon its solemn memorial annually since 1921.
For more than 20 years, in partnership with the City of Birmingham, Piety Hill has laid wreaths at the Civil War Memorial and World War II Memorial located in Birmingham’s Shain Park on Veterans Day. This year, the ceremony included Andre Beasley from the Society of the Honor Guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Beasley served as Tomb Guard from 2001 to 2004.
Holly Heiss of the Piety Hill Chapter said, “Piety Hill’s mission is historic preservation, education and patriotism. Our chapter is actively involved in recognizing veterans who have bravely served our county. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier not only honors these veterans who made the greatest sacrifice for our freedoms but is historically
significant to our nation’s history.”
The Daughters of the American Revolution is a nonprofit, non-political women’s service organization dedicated to preserving the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American independence. As a women’s’ service organization, they encourage and celebrate a diverse membership.
The Piety Hill Chap
ter draws its membership from Birmingham and surrounding areas. Members are involved in patriotic and historic events throughout the year. For more information visit www.PietyHillDAR.org or www.facebook.com/PietyHillChapter.
• Free veteran care package: The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and partners invite veterans and National Guard/ reserve members to pick
up a free care package valued up to $40 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township One package per veteran only. This will be a contact-free, drivethru event. Registration is required at: http:// bitly/37z9xIT. For more information, call 800642- 4838.
• Fundraising dinner: Farmington American Legion Post 346 hosts a
Monday fundraiser dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 16, at 31885 Grand River Avenue. Socially distanced tables will be set up. For more information, call 248- 478- 9174.
• Friday fish fry: Oxford American Legion Post 108 hosts a carryout or dinein Friday Fish Fry from noon to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at 130 E. Drahner Road. Cost is $9 to $11 for a variety of fish and chicken dinner choices.
For more information, call 248- 628-9081.
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