WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA – Saturday, December 12, 2024

This annual celebration, Wreaths Across America started in 1992 when someone in
Maine took the time to place a wreath on the grave of a fallen veteran. For several
years a small ceremony was held in Arlington National Cemetery at the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier. In 2005 as a result of a posted photo on the internet, people decided
they too wanted to be part of this memorial. As a result, Boy Scouts and other civic
entities got involved and this year over three million wreaths were placed. To honor the
WWII fallen on foreign soil, there were wreaths laid as far away as the American
cemeteries of Normandy. The mission of Wreaths Across America is to “Remember the
fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach our children the value of freedom.”
Troop 26 had a good turn-out of twenty-five scouts and three leaders adorned in our
Class A uniform and we feel honored to have been asked to participate in this
meaningful ceremony. On a beautiful and clear but chilly morning, we met at the flag
pole at the top of the hill. We started with the pledge of allegiance and the wreaths
were distributed among those present and with a deeply moving gesture, we placed the
wreaths, remembering those who have fought and died for us so we might have
freedom. As we laid each wreath, we were instructed to say the name of the soldier.
After we were finished, our bugler played taps to complete the ceremony.
Jack G.

 

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