DAR Partners With Wreaths Across America

October 3, 2012

The Three Rivers Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution announced its partnership with Wreaths Across America to double the number of wreaths at Barrancas National Cemetery this Christmas as part of the 20th Annual Wreaths Across America.

“The Emerald Coast is home to more than 128,000 veterans and their families. Our community has always come together to pay tribute and honor these brave men and women, and this Christmas, we hope to double the number of wreaths laid at Barrancas National Cemetery to pay our respects to those we have lost,” stated Mrs. Vicki Miller, chairwoman of the Three Rivers Chapter Wreaths Across America partnership. “Wreaths Across America has started one of America’s most enduring and special traditions, and I am proud that our community is one of its strongest supporters.”

Wreaths Across America, founded by Morrill and Karen Worcester, began in 1992 to honor, remember, and teach the next generation of the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans. More than 400 locations across the United States participate in the annual event, as well at national cemeteries abroad.

Last year, more than 2,000 wreaths were placed at veterans’ gravesites at Barrancas National Cemetery, which is the final resting place of 39,000 veterans and their families. Wreaths Across America has sent wreaths to Barrancas since 2005.

“The effect Wreaths Across America has had on the Barrancas National Cemetery, and our greater community has been dynamic. Every year, we see an increasingly larger amount of people coming out to place a wreath; to remember a loved one, a friend, or a veteran they didn’t know, but who served our nation with honor,” said Angela Nash, director of Barrancas National Cemetery. “Wreaths Across America has become one of our traditions, and we could not be more grateful for the support of our military, veterans, families, and community partners.”

This year’s Wreaths Across America will take place on December 15, at 11 a.m.at Barrancas National Cemetery. Members of the public are welcome; volunteers should arrive at 8:30 a.m.

For every wreath donated, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Three Rivers Chapter Scholarship Fund. To donate a wreath to be placed at Barrancas National Cemetery as part of this effort, or to learn more, click here (select “fldar0001” as the group sponsor). Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)3.

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2 Responses to “DAR Partners With Wreaths Across America”

  1. 429SCJ on October 3rd, 2012 11:05 am

    The DAR, a fine group of ladies with a great mission.

    Let us not forget the Daughters of the Confederacy as they are active in placing flags and flowers upon the graves of Union and Confederate Soilders alike.

  2. Packy Mitchell on October 3rd, 2012 7:27 am

    William, thanks for running with this story. I got involved with this cause last year thru Marine Mike Baxter and his lovely wife Jill and the YOUNG MARINES group that they support. I can tell everyone that it is an AWESOME EXPERIENCE and you should participate. To feel the Emotions that take place as you help place these wreaths on our FALLEN HEROES last resting place is truly an incredible and heartwarming moment. I hope we as a community we will continue to grow our numbers to show OUR LOVE AND APPRECIATION to not only these BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN but also to the many family members who attend this WONDERFUL EVENT !!! Thanks and GOD BLESS!!!!!

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