Christmas in July
Every year, the nation celebrates its birthday in July on Independence Day with the usual colorful flair, pageantry, and noise makers. In community parades, bar-b-ques, and family picnics.
Honoring Our Veterans - One Tree At A Time
Wreaths Across America established the Veterans Remembrance Tree Program as another way to remember and honor our veterans.
From The Wreaths Across America Social Media Channels
Starting at the end of this month, as we countdown to Wreath Day, we would like to invite you to appear on our national webcast/webinar series to tell us about the local veterans buried in...
Aaron Alexander sews the stars and stripes onto American flags for a living, as he advocates for those with learning disabilities, like himself, to find employment.
Young boys aren't easily appalled, but 11-year-old Preston Sharp sure knows the feeling. "Yeah, I was really surprised," Preston said. He was upset because not every veteran in his grandfather's cemetery had a flag on their grave.
The soldiers marched across the field, muzzle-loaded Enfield muskets well in hand as they prepared to face the enemy.
Voices of our Volunteers - WAA Radio interview with Floyd Turner as he shares local efforts for a Flag Day observance in June and working to honor more veterans at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in PA.
Trucking Tributes
"If we don't teach this younger generation that freedom is not free they're going to forget and not understand the sacrifice made by these men and women who keep us free and safe."
Patriotic music. Stories for and about our veterans. Listen to Wreaths Across America Radio (available 24/7 online) when you want a dose of the mission to remember, honor, and teach.
Last Chance To Order
Order your WAA logo'd shirt and a wreath will be placed to honor a veteran with each purchase, plus you will be able to show your friends and co-workers your support for the mission.
Save The Date - Mark Your Calendars
We would love to hear from you on any of these channels:
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."
This Week's Newsletter Is Sponsored By:
Walmart
Many WAA supporters will recognize the support that Walmart has given each year, particularly on the transportation side of things as they donate time, fuel, and equipment to help deliver the wreaths nationwide. Many of the Walmart drivers are selected in recognition of their own years of military service. In addition to supporting the WAA mission on the transportation and logistics side, the Walmart Foundation also sponsors over 10,000 wreaths placed at a number of participating locations including Arlington National Cemetery and Fayetteville National in Arkansas.
