Military

A huge misconception I often see when people install replacement headstones for veterans is that the original marker must be removed or destroyed. Many people believe this is required by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, but that’s not always the case.

In 2022, the Pioneer Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) accepted the challenge of cleaning the nearly 100-year-old statue. They soon realized that not only was the statue in need of cleaning, but the marble veteran headstones were in similar condition. The project became known as the “Monumental Challenge.”

Visiting the monuments at Gettysburg evokes deep emotions to almost every visitor.

Walking through a military cemetery, you might notice something striking: coins carefully placed atop headstones, each denomination...