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Wreaths Across America ceremony is held at Liberty Memorial Gardens at noon on Saturday, December 14

By Karen Brewer, Publisher & Editor

A Wreaths Across America ceremony was held at Liberty Memorial Gardens at noon on Saturday, December 14, 2024. 

 

Below, listen to The Pickens County Chronicle‘s audio from the entire ceremony and view 50 photographs by The Pickens County Chronicle.

Amy Barrett, organizer of the Wreaths Across America ceremony at Liberty Memorial Gardens, welcomes everyone. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Amy Barrett, organizer of the Wreaths Across America ceremony at Liberty Memorial Gardens, welcomes everyone. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Rev. Jamey McMahan, Pastor of Eastside Baptist Church in Liberty, opens with prayer. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Rev. Jamey McMahan, Pastor of Eastside Baptist Church in Liberty, opens with prayer. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Amy Barrett speaks at the Wreaths Across America ceremony (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Amy Barrett speaks at the Wreaths Across America ceremony (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Melanie Gillespie, Amy Barrett, and Easton Barrett during the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Melanie Gillespie, Amy Barrett, and Easton Barrett during the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
The American and South Carolina flags at Liberty Memorial Gardens (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
The American and South Carolina flags at Liberty Memorial Gardens (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Zachary Ryder sings the national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner" (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Zachary Ryder sings the national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner" (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Zachary Ryder sings the national anthem (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Zachary Ryder sings the national anthem (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Melanie Gillespie, Amy Barrett, and Easton Barrett as Zachary Ryder sings the national anthem (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Melanie Gillespie, Amy Barrett, and Easton Barrett as Zachary Ryder sings the national anthem (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Melanie Gillespie, Amy Barrett, and Easton Barrett during the national anthem (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Melanie Gillespie, Amy Barrett, and Easton Barrett during the national anthem (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Zachary Ryder sings the national anthem (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Zachary Ryder sings the national anthem (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
The American and South Carolina flags during the national anthem (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
The American and South Carolina flags during the national anthem (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Melanie Gillespie introduces the ceremonial wreath presenters, who are assisted by Jessica Varneyy, SC State Guard.. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Melanie Gillespie introduces the ceremonial wreath presenters, who are assisted by Jessica Varneyy, SC State Guard.. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Jadd Smith, US Army, places a wreath in memory of those who served in the US Army (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Jadd Smith, US Army, places a wreath in memory of those who served in the US Army (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Daniel McGown, US Marines, places a wreath in memory of those who served in the US Marine Corps (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Daniel McGown, US Marines, places a wreath in memory of those who served in the US Marine Corps (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Eric Higham, US Army, places a wreath in memory of those who served in the US Navy (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Eric Higham, US Army, places a wreath in memory of those who served in the US Navy (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Eric Higham, US Army, salutes after placing a wreath in memory of those who served in the US Navy (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Eric Higham, US Army, salutes after placing a wreath in memory of those who served in the US Navy (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Scott Lang, US Air Force, places a wreath in memory of those who served in the US Air Force (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Scott Lang, US Air Force, places a wreath in memory of those who served in the US Air Force (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Scott Lang, US Air Force, salutes after placing a wreath in memory of those who served in the US Air Force (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Scott Lang, US Air Force, salutes after placing a wreath in memory of those who served in the US Air Force (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Sherry Harris, US Army, past Commander of American Legion Post 67 and past Pickens County Veterans Affairs Officer, places a wreath for those serving in the US Space Force (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Sherry Harris, US Army, past Commander of American Legion Post 67 and past Pickens County Veterans Affairs Officer, places a wreath for those serving in the US Space Force (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Sherry Harris, US Army, past Commander of American Legion Post 67 and past Pickens County Veterans Affairs Officer, salutes after placing a wreath for those serving in the US Space Force (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Sherry Harris, US Army, past Commander of American Legion Post 67 and past Pickens County Veterans Affairs Officer, salutes after placing a wreath for those serving in the US Space Force (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Frank Cantrell, US Army, past Commander of American Legion Post 67, places a wreath in memory of those who served in the US Coast Guard (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Frank Cantrell, US Army, past Commander of American Legion Post 67, places a wreath in memory of those who served in the US Coast Guard (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Frank Cantrell, US Army, past Commander of American Legion Post 67, salutes after placing a wreath in memory of those who served in the US Coast Guard (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Frank Cantrell, US Army, past Commander of American Legion Post 67, salutes after placing a wreath in memory of those who served in the US Coast Guard (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
David McAllister, US Army, places a wreath in memory of those who served in the US Merchant Marine (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
David McAllister, US Army, places a wreath in memory of those who served in the US Merchant Marine (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
David McAllister, US Army, salutes after placing a wreath in memory of those who served in the US Merchant Marine (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
David McAllister, US Army, salutes after placing a wreath in memory of those who served in the US Merchant Marine (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Mike Eurell, US Navy, places a wreath in memory of the members of all branches of service whose last known status was prisoner of war or missing in action. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Mike Eurell, US Navy, places a wreath in memory of the members of all branches of service whose last known status was prisoner of war or missing in action. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Mike Eurell, US Navy, salutes after placing a wreath in memory of the members of all branches of service whose last known status was prisoner of war or missing in action. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Mike Eurell, US Navy, salutes after placing a wreath in memory of the members of all branches of service whose last known status was prisoner of war or missing in action. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Amy Barrett, Wreaths Across America Coordinator for Liberty Memorial Gardens (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Amy Barrett, Wreaths Across America Coordinator for Liberty Memorial Gardens (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Melanie Gillespie describes the veteran's wreath. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Melanie Gillespie describes the veteran's wreath. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Amy Barrett speaks at the conclusion of the ceremony. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Amy Barrett speaks at the conclusion of the ceremony. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Punishers Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Punishers Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Melanie Gillespie, Easton Barrett, and Amy Barrett (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Melanie Gillespie, Easton Barrett, and Amy Barrett (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
(Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
(Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Brad Holtzclaw, President of Liberty Mortuary, places a wreath. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Brad Holtzclaw, President of Liberty Mortuary, places a wreath. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Pat Holtzclaw, Vice President of Liberty Mortuary, places a wreath. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Pat Holtzclaw, Vice President of Liberty Mortuary, places a wreath. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Amy Barrett with grandson Easton Barrett after placing a wreath. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Amy Barrett with grandson Easton Barrett after placing a wreath. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Crystal, Eleanor, Adalynn, and Isla Lycett (Liberty Girl Scout Troop 1246) place a wreath on a veteran's grave. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Crystal, Eleanor, Adalynn, and Isla Lycett (Liberty Girl Scout Troop 1246) place a wreath on a veteran's grave. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
(Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
(Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
(Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
(Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
(Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
(Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
(Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
(Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
(Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
(Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
(Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
(Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
(Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
(Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
(Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
(Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
(Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
(Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
The gravesite of James Donnie Howe, one of Pickens County's four Medal of Honor recipients (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
The gravesite of James Donnie Howe, one of Pickens County's four Medal of Honor recipients (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Reid Bagwell, of Liberty Mortuary, places a wreath at the gravesite of William McWhorter, one of Pickens County's four Medal of Honor recipients, buried at adjacent Westview Cemetery. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Reid Bagwell, of Liberty Mortuary, places a wreath at the gravesite of William McWhorter, one of Pickens County's four Medal of Honor recipients, buried at adjacent Westview Cemetery. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Reid Bagwell places a wreath upon the grave of William McWhorter, one of Pickens County's four Medal of Honor recipients (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Reid Bagwell places a wreath upon the grave of William McWhorter, one of Pickens County's four Medal of Honor recipients (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Reid Bagwell places a wreath at the gravesite of William McWhorter, one of Pickens County's Medal of Honor recipients.
Reid Bagwell places a wreath at the gravesite of William McWhorter, one of Pickens County's Medal of Honor recipients.
The gravesite of William McWhorter, one of Pickens County's four Medal of Honor recipients. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
The gravesite of William McWhorter, one of Pickens County's four Medal of Honor recipients. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)