On Jan. 20, Fort Walton Elks Lodge #1795 supported the Wreaths Across America program at Beal Memorial Cemetery in Fort Walton Beach with a $3,000 donation. The remembrance wreaths are placed on veterans’ graves. According to U.S. Army First Sergeant (Ret.) Tom Rice, this donation covers 75% of the 2025 goal for the cost of wreaths.

Pictured are Rob Parks, Exalted Ruler; Jamie Clemons, Secretary; Susan Henry, chaplain; Renea Black, Inner Guard; U.S. Army First Sergeant (Ret.) Tom Rice; Tom Knowles, PER; Tom McLaughlin, PER; Heath Hamilton, Tiler; and Linda Mayfield, PER, endorsed District Vice President.