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Canopy Trees to be planted for Doolittle Raiders
Columbia Green announced it is planting canopy trees to honor and serve as an extended reminder of the Doolittle Raiders, who marked their 67th reunion April 16th through 18th in Columbia.
Columbia Green participated in festivities marking the Raiders return to Columbia and dedicated canopy trees to be planted in honor of the nine surviving heroes and their deceased comrades. The plantings will be part of Columbia Green’s 25th Anniversary Tree Initiative but will separately bear a plaque honoring the Raiders.
Columbia Green board members met with the Raiders on April 16 to announce the project. Columbia Green, working with the city and others, first recognized the Doolittle Raiders in the early 1990s by planting 80 palmetto trees along Gervais Street - one for each Doolittle Raider. A suitable site for the new canopy trees is still under consideration. The goal is that these trees will long serve as a reminder of these legendary heroes.
Honoring the Raiders by planting long-living and majestic canopy trees is another facet of the Columbia Green’s recently-unveiled tree initiative. Columbia Green has pledged to spend $25,000 over the next five years to plant canopy trees throughout the Columbia area. Not only are these trees beautiful, but they have a positive effect on air quality, water conservation, temperature and wildlife.
As when the Palmettos were planted in 1992, Columbia Green hopes to secure additional funding and pledges from both our members and others to honor these war heroes. Donations can be made in honor the Doolittle Raiders by visiting our donation form and making a note in the comment box as to where your contribution should be directed. Click here to donate>>
