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Vaughan-Latham Society honors veterans

Posted on by Susan Steger

Vaughan-Latham Society
Press Release
December 15, 2020

Members of the Vaughan-Latham Society Children of the American Revolution gathered to pay tribute to America’s veterans by marching in Fernandina’s Veterans Day parade in November.

From left to right are Anne Wagnstrom, Senior Curator; Sydney Wagnstrom, Chaplain; Olivia Schopf, President; Corresponding Secretary Ashley Schmelling; and Senior Corresponding Secretary Sharon Schmelling. Carol Elefterion, Regent of Amelia Island Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (holding DAR flag) and friend provide a patriotic backdrop. Lisa Beth Schopf, Senior Registrar is the photographer.

 

National Society Children of the American Revolution is the country’s oldest (1895) and the largest patriotic youth organization. Membership is offered to anyone under the age of 22 who is a direct descendent of a veteran of the Continental Army or served in a support role during the American Revolution. For more information about C.A.R., go to www.nscar.org.