Fun, Family, and the Fourth of July
Today we wish you a happy and safe Independence Day, we would also encourage you that amid the beach towels, cook-outs, and fireworks, remember the men and women who willingly put it all on the line for the freedoms we enjoy.
Don't forget the real meaning of why the whole country celebrates each July 4th. If we each thank at least one veteran, they will know our mission.
And please help your neighbors be mindful of those veterans who walk with invisible wounds like PTSD, which can make the fireworks celebrations a terrorizing event.
If you didn't know Kevin Haynes was a military veteran, you could probably figure it out when you saw the two flags flying from his front porch -- an American flag and a U.S. Marine Corps Flag.
While not everyone with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has the same triggers, for those who have a sensitivity to loud noise, holidays like the Fourth of July can be difficult, to say the least.
What Does Patriotism Mean To You?
Independence Day calls to mind many parts of the American story. In keeping with our 2017 theme—I’m an American…YES, I am!—we want to celebrate patriotism from all parts of the country and all walks of life. Help us tell the story. Upload a photo of your family that defines patriotism for you.
From The Wreaths Across America Blog
"The Old Guard has been the ceremonial standard bearer for the U.S. Army for decades, and they wanted to add another element to represent even more of our Army's early heritage."
Today, the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps is a performance group comprised of seventy men and women with diverse musical backgrounds.
Thanking The Transportation Industry For Help With The Mission
Thank you, Guy and Twila Goodine and TG Logistics for your patriotism and tireless support of the Wreaths Across America mission to remember, honor and teach.
Now our youngest supporters can color their wreath and write a thank you note for a local veteran or active duty military in your community.
What Does Home Mean To You?
As we celebrate 241 years of Independence, we thank the generations of hardworking Americans from all different backgrounds and beliefs that have built this nation! We are proud to serve...
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Do you know of a patriotic story for or about our veterans, that we should be sharing? We would love to hear it!
You can submit the basic details here, and we will follow up with you.
Note: Have you ever had a conversation with a "reporter-bot?" We set this up to collect stories 24/7 or whenever it is convenient for you, and then the WAA Social Media Team can join the conversation. We look forward to hearing from you!
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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."
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CAP is a nonprofit organization with over 58,000 members. It performs 95% of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center....
