Preparations for National Wreaths Across America Day in full swing

On National Wreaths Across America Day each December, volunteers place wreaths on individual veterans’ graves in more than 1,100 locations throughout the U.S., with ceremonies at sea, and at each of the national cemeteries on foreign soil. This year’s wreath ceremonies will be conducted on Dec. 17.

Volunteers lay wreaths on veterans’ graves in the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery.

You can sponsor a wreath at a cemetery near you, or even volunteer with or donate to a local fundraising group. Prices start at $15 for one wreath donation. Businesses and other groups are encouraged to donate multiple wreaths as a group project.

The Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery wreath laying ceremony is scheduled for noon on Dec. 17. – Click here for details. – You may also contact Diana Pitts, the coordinator for the ceremony, at 913-306-7324.

November is the month to focus on donations. Help the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery raise enough to place on all 22,000 veterans graves!

Visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org for more information or to search for a veterans cemetery near you to support.