Wreaths Across America's Theme Chosen for 2017
The song, which entwines patriotism and acceptance of differences together, became a favorite of the 2016 Wreaths Across America escort, which included many American Gold Star Mothers, Blue Star families, veterans, and volunteers. The group was touched and inspired by the spirited performance. After their visit, the escort participants found themselves singing the words often throughout their week-long trip down the east coast to Arlington National Cemetery.
Each Wednesday we host our live streaming "WAA Webinars" and last week we checked in with Executive Director Karen Worcester for the latest news and announcements.
RED Fridays - Join Us In Remembering Everyone Deployed. Campaign ends Monday, March 20th. A wreath will be sponsored with each shirt ordered.
Thanking Our Trucking Partners:
Placing fresh, hand-made balsam remembrance wreaths on the headstones of veterans across the country in December requires tremendous logistics and unyielding support from the trucking...
Wreaths Across America shows its gratitude and appreciation for all those involved in transporting America's respect with "Trucking Tributes." These special stories will introduce you to the men and women of the industry...
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Thank the Veterans in your community for we are free because of men and women like them. Add your voice to the mission.
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102 Likes, 2 Comments - #MuseumMonday featuring our "WWII Letters Home" exhibit. Located at WAA HQ in Columbia Falls, ME
Did You Know: "There are about 2500 dogs in active service today and about 700 deployed overseas. https://t.co/sYpmYDEQfr
This Weeks Sponsor:
Supporting the efforts led by Wreaths Across America is just one way Walmart is working to honor veterans and military families. Watch as our drivers explain why they're proud to help carry out the mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach.
Join us on December 16th (the 3rd Saturday in December), 2017 for National Wreaths Across America Day. Use this map to find a location and sign up to volunteer. Can't find a location near you? You can start one - we are adding new locations for 2017!
"Remember this.... In truth a person dies twice, once when he stops breathing, and a second time when somebody mentions his or her name for the last time. Join us in December when over one million volunteers nationwide, will say the names of a million fallen out loud, to make sure they will never be forgotten."
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