Honor and humility

Gail LaGrone Newton, Regent, Thomas Heyward Jr. Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), presents the DAR Medal of Honor to David Edwards, Beaufort Coordinator for Wreaths Across America, on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 during the Wreaths Across America Ceremony at Beaufort National Cemetery. The Medal of Honor is the most prestigious honor awarded by the DAR. The Medal of Honor is given to an adult man or woman who is a United States citizen by birth and has shown extraordinary qualities of leadership, trustworthiness, service, and patriotism. The recipient must have made unusual and lasting contributions to our American Heritage by truly giving of himself or herself to his or her community, state, country, and fellowman. Since its creation in 1972, the honor has been presented to less than 2,000 individuals across the United States. “David Edwards has been leading the Wreaths Across America (WAA) program at the Beaufort National Cemetery for nearly 20 years. His selfless determination to honor the veterans who lie in rest is remarkable. The past two years all 26,000 internments have been adorned with a WAA wreath thanks to David’s tireless efforts. The Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter is inspired by David’s work and dedication to veterans and delighted to present him with the DAR Medal of Honor.” Newton said. Submitted photos