Wreath Laying at George Washington’s Tomb
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Wreath Laying at George Washington’s Tomb

Cdr. Joseph Famme (left) and Col. John Bridge present the wreath at the tomb.

Cdr. Joseph Famme (left) and Col. John Bridge present the wreath at the tomb.

The George Washington Chapter Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution and the Kate Waller Barrett Chapter Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution conducted their annual Veterans Day commemoration and wreath laying at General Washington's tomb at Mount Vernon at 2:15 p.m. on Nov. 11.

The wreath was presented by Col. John Brigden, USA (Ret) and Cdr. Joseph Famme, USN (Ret). Kate Waller Barrett Virginia DAR Chapter Regent Kathy Gray and George Washington Virginia SAR Chapter President Paul Walden gave remarks. George Washington Chapter Vice President Ernest Coggins served as Master of Ceremonies. The VASSAR Color Guard presented colors and Fifer Don Francisco provided the music accompaniment.