This week we prayed for our neighbors on the islands and along our southern coasts. And yesterday we prayed for those we lost, and the families and friends left behind the tragic events of 9/11.
We remember people like this man, Rick Rescorla and the many co-workers who responded that terrible day, with kindness and selflessness.
Please take care of your neighbors out there. Someone is fighting a good fight. Someone is missing a loved one, away and serving, or having made the ultimate sacrifice.
In the coming months, many of our die hard volunteers - are going to need our help. They work tirelessly to honor all those who serve, in each of their local communities. Please make sure you sign up and invite a friend, to join you and volunteer at one of our many participating locations.
~ Karen Worcester and,
The Whole Wreaths Across America Team
"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 Trucking Tribute
Perdue Farms has supported the Wreaths Across America mission for 11 years, and Tim's been involved for the last six years since joining the Perdue team.
WAA's Listen and Watch
Six-String Soldiers would like to thank all of America's heroes that keep us safe on this historic day, and every day. Listen in and enjoy the music.
Announcing WAA's new regional format, including more support and resources for our locations and groups. We will also talk about the upcoming 100 Reasons Why campaign.
News From the WAA Blog
Like the balsam fir tree that holds his dog tag, Roger Donlon stands tall and quiet. Wreaths Across America had the honor of getting to know more about Roger recently and the medal he received.
Days to Remember This Week
Concerned groups and individuals have altered the original POW/MIA Flag many times; the colors have been switched from black with white - to red, white and blue, -to white with black.
The Air Force Birthday celebrates the U.S. Air Force through the ages, modern air-power, and birth of the Air Force. Read about Air Force milestones.
This Week's Social Media
Mark Your Calendars - Invite Your Friends
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!
Did you miss one of our recent newsletters? You can see the archive and update your email settings (there is a MONTHLY or a WEEKLY option) in our new Newsletter Central.
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)!
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Back in 2011, Jersey Mike's Subs created the following video to help tell the world about Wreaths Across America, from the perspective of then National President of the American Gold Star Mothers, Ruth Stonesifer. This one video has introduced thousands to the mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach.
