December 16, 2022 4:00 a.m.

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners have issued a proclamation calling up local residents to observe Wreaths Across America, happening Saturday at the Roseburg VA Cemetery.

Commissioner Tim Freeman presented proclamation certificates to Roseburg Wreaths Across America Co-Coordinators John Pierson (Retired U.S. Air Force) and Shelly Johnson (Lt. Junior Grade – U.S. Navy). Pierson is the president of Military Honors by the Pipes, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a bagpiper for all military funeral service or any ceremony where military honors are appropriate at no cost to the families. Johnson is the Commanding Officer of the Roseburg Division of the Naval Sea Cadets. Freeman also recognized a number of event participants.

A copy of the video presentation can be found on the Douglas County Government Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DouglasCountyeGovernment