Military Musicians Showcase
One highlight from this year's performance came when Six-String Soldiers invited children of all ages to the stage to sing along with them, the Rick Charrette song, I'm An American!
Gold Star Truckers
Last December was the first time Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. participated in a Wreaths Across America ceremony, and we have U.S. Army veteran Steve Ralston to thank for their involvement.
Wednesday Webinars
In this week's Voices of Our Volunteers - with guests Eric Fithyan and Tammy Williams, we talk about honoring local heroes buried in West Virginia and Illinois, and how we all benefit from not only "saying their names" but sharing their stories.
The Old Guard Grove
"Rain, snow, or sunshine as you know these guys walk the walk, so we're here to dedicate this section of the tip land to the Old Guard," proclaims Wayne Hanson, Chairman of the Board for Wreaths Across America.
Top Social Media Stories This Week
Calvin Graham was the youngest of seven children of a poor Texas farm family and because of his abusive stepfather, he and one of his older brothers decided to move out.
A Dunbarton veteran has been working throughout the year to bring a little warmth to the graves of fallen veterans in town this winter.
In the 241 years since the US declared independence from the English in 1776, the uniforms of those serving in the US Army have changed drastically.
Mark Your Calendars - Invite Your Friends
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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!
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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.
