Must Watch Video:

We're releasing "Memorial Day 2017: The Cost of Freedom." Understand the true cost of freedom through the voice of three family members who have a loved one buried overseas. We can't let...

WAA Mission Honored By USPTO

Karen Worcester Presented with "Man in the Arena" Award
In her keynote address, Karen Worcester thanked the USPTO's United Military Association (UMA) for the honor and shared a personal story of why Wreaths Across America does what it does.

You can also watch Karen's address in two parts, here and here.


The Mission Continues:

The Story of Navy SEAL - LT Mike McGreevy
I'd like to share a special story about a good buddy of mine. I've had the privilege of serving alongside many great men and women in the US Military.
From Stem to Stone, the Remembrance Wreath is a Connection For the Living
National Wreaths Across America Day in December happens because of patriots like you who sponsor wreaths today to ensure no one is forgotten.

WAA Trucking Tributes

Wreaths Across America`s
Vince Strupp is a proud man; proud of he and his wife's military service, of what they have accomplished as a team over the years in the trucking industry, and raising a family. Vince is a one-truck owner-operator who is currently leased out to Spoerl Trucking in Wisconsin.

This Week in Social Media:

Bob Hope did more for American troops than he probably realized. If you know the USO, you know about Hope's decades entertaining troops. 
Josh Roddenberry was one of two drivers selected by Interstate Distributor to represent the company's Wreaths Across America.
Florida Man Spends His One Day Off Cleaning Veterans` Tombstones
In the middle of May, Hastings will see Jim Crigler pass down the Mississippi River on his canoe as part of his solo canoe trip paddling the entire length of the river. 
After the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, it was clear everybody in the government had to get into the anti-terrorism game. This lead to the Deployable Operations Group.
While it might be disappointing to find out that there was no single individual who became a football star at Alabama, received the Medal of Honor in Vietnam, played ping-pong in China, and...

For Our Groups & Locations:

WAA-20993.LocationsGroups.Handbook.v4.pdf
The 2017 version of the Wreaths Across America Handbook is now available online. This is a helpful resource for our participating locations and fundraising groups to access resources and answer questions. Click the link to read or download the handbook in PDF format.

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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 (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."

Thanks To This Weeks Sponsor:

You might have eaten at Mission BBQ location, and seen how the whole establishment comes to a halt at noon time each - for the playing of the National Anthem. Did you also know about Mission BBQ's effort so honor veterans at Arlington National Cemetery by sponsoring wreaths for Section 59, and support of many other participating locations near their base of operations. We think you will especially like this video about WAA, created for their Stories of Service - called "If these walls could talk" - thanks to the whole team at Mission BBQ for all your support!

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