Communities gather for Roll to Wreaths escort, ceremony
The Shawnee News-Star
The Macomb Oklahoma Area Cemeteries- Roll to Wreaths Riders 4 Vets honored fallen veterans and officers during a ceremony and laying of wreaths in Shawnee Saturday in front of the Pottawatomie County Courthouse.
According to Rowdy Butler, president and founder of Roll to Wreaths Riders 4 Vets, due to COVID-19, the event was different this year.
However, Butler said several law enforcement agencies participated in the event and retired United States Navy Captain John Keilty spoke.
Butler said because of the pandemic there weren t as many wreaths for the event, but it s always nice to pay respects to those who served their country.
Roll to Wreaths escort, ceremony planned in Shawnee, Tecumseh Dec 19
The Shawnee News-Star
The Macomb Oklahoma Area Cemeteries- Roll to Wreaths Riders 4 Vets will honor fallen veterans and officers with a ceremony and laying of wreaths in Shawnee at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19.
According to Rowdy Butler, president and founder of Roll to Wreaths Riders 4 Vets, due to COVID-19, the event will be outside in front of the Pottawatomie County Courthouse and retired United States Navy Captain John Keilty will speak at the event.
Butler said the Roll to Wreaths Escort will begin at 10 a.m. in Bethany and riders will make the journey to Shawnee.