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Wreaths laid to honor veteran service

By Brian Hagen

12/17/2024

(KAIR)--A special recognition of veterans happened this past weekend, with wreaths laid in Jefferson County cemeteries as part of what's known as the "Wreaths Across America" campaign.

According to http://wreathsacrossamerica.org the message behind the laying of wreaths is to remember the fallen, to honor those who serve, and to educate the next generation about the value of freedom.

That happened Saturday, designated as National Wreaths Across America Day, with WIBW-TV reporting that over 300 wreaths were laid in the local effort. According to the TV station, over 100 volunteers laid the wreaths at the Meriden Cemetery, while around 50 did the same at the St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery, in Meriden.

The national organization estimated more than 2-million volunteers and supporters would take part in Saturday's ceremony, with more than 4,600 participating locations in all 50 states.

Wreaths may still be purchased through the Meriden Veteran Family and Friend's Wreaths Across America chapter. The national organization will match the purchase until January 17.

The National Nonprofit selected "Live With Purpose" as the theme for 2024.

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