2023 Wreaths Across America at the Wetumpka City Cemetery

The Sentry Riders Motorcycle Group (SRMG) and Captain William Bibb Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (CWB) joined together to co-sponsor Wreaths Across America by the laying of 232 wreaths on veterans’ graves at the Wetumpka City Cemetery December 16, 2023. Wreaths were donated by members of the sponsoring groups and members of the River Region Community.

Paul Wolbeck (SRMG) welcomed everyone and requested a moment of silence to remember the Fallen, the Prisoners of War, the Missing in Action and to honor those who have served and are serving the great nation’s armed services. The Wetumpka High School JROTC presented the colors as Captain William Bibb DAR Regent Kathleen Gillian Tobias sang the National Anthem, and an opening prayer was given by Acting Chaplain Alicia Cargil Chalker (CWB). Local veterans took part in the very meaningful ceremony by placing ceremonial wreaths representing each branch of service: Representing the US Army was Sergeant Anthony Albert. First Sergeant Bill Bonner represented the US Marines. Chief Quartermaster Carl Edwards represented the US Navy. Representing the US Air Force was Staff Sergeant John Cullen. Currently serving in the US Space Force, Major Sallie Duncan represented it. Representing the US Coast Guard was Specialist David Rogers, Jr., and Senior Airman Price Jackson presented a wreath in memory of 93,129 United States Servicemen from all branches whose last known status was either Prisoners of War or Missing in Action who have never returned to their families or home. They shall not be forgotten. Taps were played by bugler Raymond Keel from Bugles Across America.