Every year, on each deceased President's birthday, a wreath from the current President is sent to the grave of that president. John Quincy Adams' birthday is July 11th, and the ceremony was held on July 10th.
Peter Boylston Adams, a direct descendant of John Quincy Adams was an honored guest, as well as the mayor of Quincy, Thomas Koch. The commander of the Quincy Reserve Center, LTCDR Orlowski, was the direct representative of President Barack Obama and led the Naval Honor Guard for the ceremony.
The honor guard from the Naval Reserve Center at the entrance to the church.
Navy Honor Guard setting the wreath on a stand for the ceremony.
Peter Boylston Adams
LTCDR Orlowski
The wreath from the President
The wreath on John Quincy Adams' sarcophagus.
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