OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Sacajawea Chapter - Daughters of the American Revolution, in partnership with George Rogers Clark - Sons of the American Revolution, and Masonic Memorial Park, located in Tumwater, on December 13, 2025 - at 1 pm, to pay tribute to our local fallen veterans with a small ceremony. The ceremony will take place at the Spanish War Memorial in Masonic Memorial Park, located on Cleveland Avenue, four hundred feet south of North Street and across from Gunderson Dental Care.
On the 13th of December, there will be a ceremony with local veterans representing all branches of military service members; George Rogers Clark, SAR - speaker and color guard; Beverly York - Olympia Highlanders Pipes & Drums will perform a tribute, Sacajawea Chapter, DAR - will conduct the ceremony and distribute wreaths to those in attendance; along with other local dignitaries. The wreaths will be placed by loved ones and members of the public on Masonic Memorial Park graves at the conclusion of the ceremony.
Participating in this ceremony is a tangible way for attendees to say "thank you" by acknowledging and recognizing veterans' service, sacrifice, and commitment to the preservation of our nation's freedom. The Sacajawea Chapter, DAR is comprised of members from Thurston, Lewis, Mason, and Pierce counties.