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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the VA1064P - American Legion, Harold J Davis Post 247's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 13, 2025 at 10:00 am, VA1064P - American Legion, Harold J Davis Post 247 will be helping Southern Fauquier Cemeteries to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes.
Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you.
Our ceremony will be held at Remington Cemetery starting at 10 AM located at 11910 Cemetery Road, Remington, VA.
Thank you so much for supporting the VA1064P - American Legion, Harold J Davis Post 247 and Wreaths Across America!
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In Honor Of
by Evan H. Ashby Jr., MD
Dr. Ashby attended John Barton Payne High School and Randolph Macon College, and received his medical degree from the University of Virginia in 1951. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a lifetime member of the American Legion. While in Remington, he practiced family medicine and attended the births of more than 1,600 babies. He also served on the Remington Town Council, as mayor of Remington and as a member of the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors. He served as chief of the medical staff at Fauquier Hospital in 1968. Dr. Ashby was medical advisor for athletic teams at Fauquier High School from 1963 to 1969. In 1969, he was named director of Medical Services at Appalachian State University in North Carolina and continued in that position until his retirement in 1991. While at ASU, Dr. Ashby continued his love of working with young athletes and sports teams and never missed an ASU football game. An avid photographer, he took thousands of pictures of the sports teams, wildlife and medical services. Dr. Ashby was a medical examiner in North Carolina and Virginia until his 85th birthday. He was a founding member of the Remington American Legion Post 247, and a charter member of the Remington Volunteer Rescue Squad and served in the fire department. He also was a member of the Watauga County Rescue Squad where he served a stint as chief. After his retirement, he moved to Fancy Gap and continued his love of emergency services by becoming a member of the Cana Volunteer Fire Department. He served as president of the Remington Lions Club and a member of the North Caroline AIDS Task Force, and was a professor emeritus at Appalachian State.
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A Tribute
by Harold J. Davis, Remington American Legion Post 247
Harold Jones Davis Harold Jones Davis, age 89, of Culpeper, Va., passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Royal Haven Assisted Living, Front Royal, Va. Harold was born June 4, 1920, in Sparrows Point, Md. to Clarence Jones Davis and Irene Dempsey Davis. Harold was in the first draft of World War II, serving in the Third Army, Big Red 1 Division that saw action in North Africa and Sicily; was part of the second wave of the assault on Omaha Beach during the D Day invasion of Normandy; participated in the Battle of the Bulge; received the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. Harold was a founder of the Harold J. Davis, American Legion Post 247 Remington VA. He served on the Culpeper Planning Commission from 1976 to 1993 and was Chairman from 1988 to 1993; a member of the Fredericksburg Masonic Lodge and the Culpeper Masonic Lodge and a longtime member of the Culpeper Kiwanis Club.
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Location Information
11910 Cemetery Rd
Remington Cemetery
Remington, VA 22734, United States
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Directions to Cemetery
Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, please follow the people and signs to the site of the ceremony itself.
Parking Instructions
There is plenty of parking at this cemetery, so feel free to park in any available spot.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Southern Fauquier Cemeteries. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.
Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:
- Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
- Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
- Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
- We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.
The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.
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VASFAQ - Southern Fauquier Cemeteries
Welcome to VASFAQ - Southern Fauquier Cemeteries and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 13, 2025 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony). Please click "View" to learn more about our effort or to volunteer to help or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers.
