Tom MacDonald, a member of Buglers Across America, plays his bugle during a wreath laying ceremony commemorating the birthday of President Martin Van Buren at Kinderhook, New York December 5, 2022. Every year the ceremony is held to honor Van Buren on his birthday. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sergeant Matthew Gunther)
The Presidential wreath, to be placed at the gravesite of President Martin Van Buren at a ceremony at Kinderhook, New York December 5, 2022. Every year on his birthday a wreath is presented by the current sitting U.S. President. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sergeant Matthew Gunther)
The Presidential wreath, to be placed at the gravesite of President Martin Van Buren at a ceremony at Kinderhook, New York December 5, 2022. Every year on his birthday a wreath is presented by the current sitting U.S. President. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sergeant Matthew Gunther)
New York Air National Guardsmen of the 109th Airlift Wing stand in formation at the gravesite of President Martin Van Buren at a wreath laying ceremony at Kinderhook, New York December 5, 2022. Every year the ceremony is held to honor Van Buren on his birthday. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sergeant Matthew Gunther)
Brigadier General Denise Donnell, the New York Air National Guard Commander and Chief Master Sergeant Jeffrey Trottier, Command Chief of the 109th Airlift Wing, speak with Congressman Elect Marc Molinaro at the gravesite of President Martin Van Buren at a wreath laying ceremony at Kinderhook, New York December 5, 2022. Every year the ceremony is held to honor Van Buren on his birthday. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sergeant Matthew Gunther)