Wreaths Decorate Cemeteries for the Holidays

Week of December 22, 2008

More than 100,000 wreaths are being placed at many of the approximately 350 national and private veterans' cemeteries around the country this holiday season. Nearly 20,000 wreaths were donated by the Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine, which donated holiday wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery since 1992 and to VA national and state veterans cemeteries for the past three years. The remaining wreaths were paid for by donors to the non-profit organization Wreaths Across America, which oversees the program. For more information, visit the Wreaths Across America website.

Find ways to support and honor U.S. military servicemembers and veterans who protect our security and freedom. Visit the Military.com Support our Troops webpage.