On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the Barrington community and members of the Signal Hill Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored the 835 Veterans at rest at Evergreen Cemetery in Barrington.
Following brief remarks Regent Joyce Wright, Mayor Karen Darch, and representatives from Veterans of Lake Barrington Shores, a representative of Children of the American Revolution, and members of NSDAR, the speakers joined the attending community to place wreaths on previously identified graves throughout the cemetery.
The Signal Hill Chapter members had worked at underwriting the purchase of wreaths for this year's event by raising donations from private individuals, chapter members, and other sources, so that members of the Barrington area could participate in this national event. Over 250 individuals came to honor the service and sacrifice of our nation's military members.
Wreaths Across America Day is a national event, with over 3000 participating cemeteries throughout the country. Many civic, religious or philanthropic groups gather volunteers and financial support to participate; this was the sixth year that Signal Hill, NSDAR sponsored and organized the event. For information about this lineage society, please visit signalhilldar.com. For more information about Wreaths Across America, please visit WreathsAcrossAmerica.org.
U. S. 6th Dist Congressman Sean Casten addresses those gathered at Evergreen Cemetery in Barrington
We support active American service personnel through the Daughters of the American Revolution Project Patriot Committee. The Signal Hill Chapter NSDAR collects and ships basic needs items requested by our soldiers to active service personnel in Camp Atterbury (a military and civilian training post under the auspices of the Indiana National Guard), near Edinburgh, Indiana
This November, Chairperson Shenan of the DAR Project Patriot Committee had the pleasure of dropping off a car full of donations at the Camp Atterbury USO where they were graciously received by rep Jewell who expressed how much the donations are appreciated by the service members who visit! Many thanks to the Daughters of Signal Hill who contributed (including the $20 cash turned into a Sam’s Club gift card!
Shenan Constantino presents representative Jewell with Signal Hill members donations for Camp Atterb
Signal Hill Chapter Regent Joyce Wright introduced and thanked volunteers at the St. Matthew Lutheran Church Veterans Day Community Meal in Barrington, IL on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The Chapter expresses “Thanks” to the eleven Signal Hill DAR members who donated “Patriotic” cookies, pies and cakes for the Community Meal honoring veterans, and “Thanks” to the six DAR members who socialized and helped serve the dinner.
Approximately 150 meals were served on site and via take out. Several veterans and their families attended. Boy Scout Troop 21 kicked off the evening with a flag ceremony and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed by Cliff Storzbach singing the National Anthem accompanied by pianist Cameron Edwards. The Soul Harbour Ranch was in attendance with their therapy animals. Pastor Michael Brown led all in prayer before dining.
“Thank You” to all Veterans, for dedicated service to our Nation.
(L-R) – Signal Hill Chapter members: Regent Joyce Wright, Mary Miller (standing), Kathy Casey, Anne
We collect comfort items for donation to VA hospitals and for VA Stand Down for homeless veterans; we support Honor Flight Chicago with monetary donations and Thank You notes for the veteran mail call; we are a Commemorative Partner with Vietnam War Veterans.
Active US troops are not forgotten – we assist at “No Dough” dinners through the USO for Navy personnel at Great Lakes Naval Station and contribute and assemble packages for deployed troops.
We support veterans through the Honor Flight Chicago program with monetary donations and volunteer time. Honor Flight sends veterans to Washington D.C. at no cost to them to view the memorial erected in their honor.
Commemorative Events
Signal Hill Chapter NSDAR participates in the Independence Day Parade, in Barrington. Honored veterans, our youth award winners, and several chapter members and their children and grandchildren, march alongside our decorated floats and cars.