‘It was such an honor’: Local florist designs wreath sent to Washington, D.C.

PERRY, Ga. – Local business Recollections by Lynn had the honor to make one of their popular wreaths for the Warner Robins Police Department, who travelled to Washington, D.C. during National Police Week.

The business is in downtown Perry and popular for home decorations and flower arrangements. They also sell hand painted furniture, candles and other items.

Lynn Matthews, the business owner, said that Sgt. Randy Evans and his wife contacted them to make a unique wreath because it was a very special event to them. That is when Matthews and her staff got to work.

The wreath was made with grapevine and silk to make it fresh throughout the police’s trip. They added a red, white and blue ribbon to represent what her business makes in the community.

Matthew’s goal was not only to create a unique wreath but something patriotic that came from the small city.

“It was such an honor to be asked to do that. To know that this little florist in this small town was able to do that,” said Matthews.

She said she wasn’t expecting the phone call from Evans and was happy the police department was able to travel and show it off during a special week.

“We love our guys in blue whether it be Warner Robins, Perry, whatever and we need to support them and we need to show our patriotism,” said Matthews.

Matthews added her business donated the wreath to WRPD because “it was an honor to do it” and she didn’t want payment. It was something her business and team did that they were proud to do. Matthews said she considers it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for her and her team.

“It was just something really great and we like to be a part of things, especially from our hometown people. We’re always trying to do something a little different and we like to help people. I mean, that’s just us,” said Matthews.

She said they have done decorations for many local events around the community, like golf tournaments, that raise money and silent auctions. She added that when she received the call from Evans, it was a no brainer.

The wreath is currently in Arlington National Cemetery at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Matthews said after a certain amount of time they take the wreath down. WRPD is planning to bring it back home and have it displayed at their building, ensuring everyone will be able to see what Matthews and her team created: a reminder that the police department represented the city in the nation’s capitol.

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