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A Toy Set That Teaches
One of the most interesting stories that was shared with me recently, was when heard about how Dawnette (one of our staff here at WAA HQ) ordered several of the new Toy Truck Sets as gifts for her grandchildren, and as a way of teaching them about the mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach. What a great way to spend quality time with the little ones AND convey a bigger story about those who put it all on the line to protect our freedoms.
In order to reach different generations of Americans, you have to meet them where they are at - and share with them in way that brings the message and the mission home.
And personally, I love that the two little characters who are included in the set to help unload each load of honor and remembrance, are named Max and Lucy - after two of my grandchildren. It makes me one proud grandma!
~ Karen Worcester | Executive Director
and the Wreaths Across America Team
Trucking Tributes
"One thing I will never forget is getting into Arlington and it was a cold, rainy day with freezing rain, and I remember looking around at all the empty headstones thinking to myself oh my God how are we going to do this. Then volunteers showed up by the thousands, from ages ten to into their 70's and even older."
Stories For and About Our Veterans
An Uplifting Ceremony
"I remember back then when we were told several times Vincent wouldn't make it through the night and I went to the chapel and said, 'God is there anything I can do to change your mind?
Important Dates To Remember
Marine Corps Birthday November 10th
Veterans DayNovember 11th
This Week In Social Media:
Thirty-four light bulbs on a 5-foot wreath with 100 light bulbs were lit on Wednesday in Dakota Square Mall as part of the local Wreaths Across America campaign.
Thank you this Military Family Appreciation Month and every month. #JoinTheMission
Two wreaths for one low price. The first wreath will be delivered to the participating location of your choice, to honor one who served and sacrificed. The second wreath will be shipped to your door (or sent as a gift if you choose).
Every year, thousands of Americans come together to honor deceased veterans in a most symbolic way - reverently placing Christmas wreaths on grave markers in thanks and recognition.
The annual Wreaths Across America (WAA) escort to Arlington National Cemetery will stop in Salisbury on Thursday, Dec. 14 to join Perdue Farms.
Wednesday Webinars
Voices of Our Volunteers Interview with Donna Kleman of Abilene Municipal Cemetery, surviving families, and why our families want to know they will be remembered.
The 2017 Volunteer Shirts Are Now Available For Orders!
2017 Wreaths Across America Volunteer Shirts Are Here!. Campaign ends Sunday, November 26 in order to deliver all orders before December 16th - National Wreath Day. Help us meet our fundraising goal of 250 shirts!
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Mark Your Calendars:
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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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