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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The annual Wreaths Across America invites the community to a countywide commemoration of veterans on Saturday, Dec. 14.
The annual event will include ceremonies starting at 9 a.m. sharp at six Lake County cemeteries: Hartley, Kelseyville, Lower Lake, Middletown, Upper Lake and St. Mary’s.
The ceremonies honor veterans during the holiday season, encouraging Americans to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and their families, and teach children the value of freedom.
This year’s theme, “Live with Purpose,” is a reminder to cherish the sacrifices made for our freedoms.
Youth, volunteers and veteran organizations will lead the ceremonies at the six participating cemeteries, ensuring every veteran is honored.
Specially designated wreaths for each branch of the military, including Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines, Space Force and POW/MIA, will be placed during the ceremony.
Wreaths will then be placed on the headstones throughout the cemeteries by volunteers attending the ceremony, with each name spoken aloud to ensure their memory lives on.
In 2023, more than three million veteran remembrance wreaths were placed on headstones at 4,224 participating cemeteries around the country in honor of the service and sacrifices made for our freedoms.
More than 717 truckloads of wreaths were delivered across the country by hundreds of volunteer professional truck drivers.
The annual event will include ceremonies starting at 9 a.m. sharp at six Lake County cemeteries: Hartley, Kelseyville, Lower Lake, Middletown, Upper Lake and St. Mary’s.
The ceremonies honor veterans during the holiday season, encouraging Americans to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and their families, and teach children the value of freedom.
This year’s theme, “Live with Purpose,” is a reminder to cherish the sacrifices made for our freedoms.
Youth, volunteers and veteran organizations will lead the ceremonies at the six participating cemeteries, ensuring every veteran is honored.
Specially designated wreaths for each branch of the military, including Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines, Space Force and POW/MIA, will be placed during the ceremony.
Wreaths will then be placed on the headstones throughout the cemeteries by volunteers attending the ceremony, with each name spoken aloud to ensure their memory lives on.
In 2023, more than three million veteran remembrance wreaths were placed on headstones at 4,224 participating cemeteries around the country in honor of the service and sacrifices made for our freedoms.
More than 717 truckloads of wreaths were delivered across the country by hundreds of volunteer professional truck drivers.
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