LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On Saturday morning, community members gathered to remember the sacrifices and efforts of veterans in the annual “Wreaths Across America” ceremony at cemeteries held throughout the county.
During the events, ceremonial wreaths were placed to remember members of all military branches, and then wreaths were placed on the individual graves of local veterans.
A poignant part of the commemorations was the participation of children from a variety of local organizations including Boy Scouts, 4-H, law enforcement explorer groups and churches.
They participated in the ceremony, raised the colors and placed wreaths on the graves, a reminder that the veterans and their service has not been forgotten.