Newhouse Honors Veterans in Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Statement

Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Mikala Staples Hughes, President of AgForestry's Class 43, led a wreath-laying ceremony on behalf of the people of Washington at the Changing of the Guard for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.

"This morning I was honored to lead a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery alongside AgForestry's Class 43 and my staff to honor our military, veterans, and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms," said Rep. Newhouse. "Included in the wreath was wheat from Dayton, dried strawberries from the Skagit Valley, Douglas Fir wood from southwest Washington, and hops from my farm in Sunnyside, to represent the rich, diverse natural resources and agricultural communities AgForestry represents. Today, we paid our respects and demonstrated that we will never forget the heroes who have fallen in defense of our nation."

Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, is the final resting place of more than 400,000 service members, veterans, and their families. Click here for more information on Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Founded in 1978, the Washington Agriculture and Forestry Education Foundation (AgForestry) is a leadership development program for adults working within and connected to Washington State's agriculture, forestry, and fishing industries. Rep. Newhouse was a graduate of AgForestry's Class 4. Click here for more information about the AgForestry program.

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