Ansel Brainerd Chapter News Today

The Libertyville-based Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter, NSDAR, is preparing to unveil Veteran Administration issued bronze headstones to mark three unmarked veterans graves at Mount Rest Cemetery in Wadsworth on Sept. 30.

The Libertyville based Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter (ABC), NSDAR is in preparation to unveil Veteran Administration issued bronze headstones to mark three unmarked Veterans graves at Mount Rest Cemetery in Wadsworth on September 30, 2023.

The Libertyville based Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter (ABC), NSDAR is in preparation to unveil Veteran Administration issued bronze headstones to mark three unmarked Veterans graves at Mount Rest Cemetery in Wadsworth on September 30, 2023.

Members of Libertyvilles Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Children of the American Revolution and Husbands of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated at Libertyville Days events.

Ninety entries were in the 2023 Libertyville Days parade whose theme this year was "MVPs of 23."

The weather did not hamper the enthusiasm of the volunteers that came out to place remembrance wreaths on 68 identified veterans at Mount Rest Cemetery in Wadsworth.

The weather did not hamper the enthusiasm of the volunteers that came out to place remembrance wreaths on 68 identified Veterans at Mount Rest Cemetery in Wadsworth. As the 11 a.m. hour approached and the many volunteers assembled, a brief speech was given about Wreaths Across America (WAA). Each volunteer received instructions on how to lay the wreaths and what to say. There were many children in attendance, and it was nice to hear the parents explain why we honor Veterans. Wreaths Across Ameri...

Even though the day was cold and flurries were in the air, members of the Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution had their hearts warmed by providing two complete Thanksgiving meals with all the trimmings, plus desserts and beverages, to both of the Lake County Haven Houses.

Even though the day was cold, and flurries were in the air, our hearts were warmed by providing two complete Thanksgiving meals with all the trimmings, plus desserts and beverages to both of the Lake County Haven Houses.

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