Wreaths across America
December 7, 2022
Every Year on November 11th we celebrate Veteran’s Day to celebrate WWI Armistice and the veterans who made the peace possible. In May, we celebrate memorial day, to commemorate those who lost their lives while serving in the US Military. While celebrating and having dedicated days is fantastic, the thought of those who have given everything so we can celebrate generally falls through around the holidays, Wreaths Across America fills in the gap.
In 1992, Worcester Wreath found themselves with extra wreaths at the end of the holiday season. Remembering his childhood experience at Arlington National Cemetery, Morrill Worcester, the owner realized he had an opportunity to honor veterans. Arrangements were made for the wreaths to be placed at Arlington National Cemetery.
As plans were underway, several individuals and organizations stepped up to help, and the annual tribute went on quietly for several years, until 2005, when a photo of the graves at Arlington, covered wreaths and snow, made their way around the internet.
I’ve participated in Wreaths Across America for several years, traveling to Arlington and Antietam until last year, when Bethel Presbyterian Church in Whitehall became an official Wreaths Location.
Every year, all official Wreaths Ceremonies start at the same time, on the same day everywhere in the United States. Seeing everyone gather to support something important is amazing. If you’d like to help you can sign up or donate a wreath on the official Wreaths website below.
