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Wreaths Across America
Right now at the Worcester Wreath Company in Harrington, Maine, workers are assembling thousands of Christmas wreaths. In early December they will be loaded on trucks and head south – to Arlington National Cemetery. A crew of volunteers will be waiting to place those wreaths on the graves of the men and women who served our country. This same ceremony will happen – on a smaller scale – at hundreds of other cemeteries around our country.
Since 1992, Morrill Worcester and his foundation, Wreaths Across America, have honored our military dead at Christmas. But the foundation is more than just making wreaths. The ceremonies across the country gives volunteers an opportunity to honor our heroes and teach our children how important their service is to our country.
The program continues to grow thanks to the support of the American people. If you would like to sponsor a wreath or volunteer to participate in the wreath-laying ceremony, visit Wreaths Across America for more information.
This year’s wreath-laying will be held on December 12th.