Celebration of Independence Day reaches a record attendancePosted Jul07, 2008 at 11:58 AM On July 4, the Daughters of the American Revolution held their 11th annual ceremonial ringing of the Liberty Bell at the Salem Civic Center. With around 30 attendees, Dr. Jean Hanson remembered the first year, when there were only two attendees. “LeAnn [Turbyfill] and I…we went through the whole thing, just the two of us,” she said. This year, Dolores Smith read a transcript of Red Skelton’s “Pledge of Allegiance” broadcast, and she highlighted the work of Ray Sorenson, who began painting a boulder in honor of Independence day each year.  After a reading of scripture by Frank Rupus and a prayer by the Reverend Thomas Clay, the ceremony moved outside. Carey Harveycutter rang the liberty bell, and Lynn Hanson Sinko recited the names of the founding fathers from each state. Bagpiper Ross Hening of the Virginia Highlands Pipes and Drums played during the event. Veterans in attendance reached all the way back to the Second World War, including Captain Bill Overstreet, Col. Nike Horn, Col. Jim Bean, American Legion Post 3 Commander Richard Winstead, Yeoman Second Class Petty Officer Ruth Wigington, and Staff Sgt. Linda Wigington. The Daughters of the American Revolution is a national society that welcomes any woman over 18 regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic background that can prove lineal ancestry back to the Revolutionary War. They support veterans and members of the armed forces, and promote history education through essay contests and scholarships. For more information, visit www.dar.org. |
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