NSDAR hosts luncheon for Davidson County Honor Guard

Members of the Davidson County Veterans Honor Guard who were present for the event.
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Davidson County’s local chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution paid recognition to the Davidson County Veterans Honor Guard with a Valentine’s themed luncheon during its monthly meeting on February 18 at Pilgrim Reformed Church on Pilgrim Church Road in Lexington. Leonard’s Creek Chapter, NSDAR Regent Susan Weaver said, “This was an amazing experience for our members. These men and women not only served our country in the United States military, but also honor veterans with military graveside rites in Davidson County. We express our deepest gratitude for each of them.”

A catered lunch was provided for the veterans and their guests, followed by presentation of personalized certificates of appreciation and gift bags that included "thank you" artwork from area kindergarteners. The artwork was an opportunity to fulfill one element of the DAR’s mission to provide education to children and youth.

The Daughters of the American Revolution is a nonprofit, nonpolitical volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism. Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a Patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership. Leonard’s Creek Chapter, NSDAR is based in Lexington, NC and has members from Davidson County and the surrounding area. Meetings are held on the third Saturday of each month. For more information, visit their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/LeonardsCreekChapterNSDAR

The Davidson County Veterans Honor Guard currently has 23 veteran members who volunteer and provide military burial services for veterans. Any honorably discharged veteran is welcome to join the group that operates solely on donations. To support the organization, tax deductible contributions may be sent to P. O. Box 1891, Lexington, NC 27293.

Some of the members of the Leonard’s Creek Chapter, NSDAR.{Contributed photo}