Many VFW Posts nationwide participate in Wreaths Across America each December, sponsoring wreaths to honor the memory of veterans laid to rest at their local cemeteries.
On Dec. 13, members of VFW Post 4278 and its Auxiliary in Camas, Wash., placed 880 wreaths on the graves of veterans buried at Camas Cemetery for their ninth annual Wreaths Across America ceremony.
Members of VFW Post 4278 participate in Wreaths Across America on Dec. 14 at Camas Cemetery in Camas, Wash. Post 4278 members placed 880 wreaths on the graves of veterans buried at their local cemetery.With the help of residents and three youngsters from the Boy Scouts of America, members of Post 4278 turned this solemn ceremony into a memorable community event to honor, remember and educate others about the service and sacrifices of all veterans.
Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization that places wreaths on veterans’ graves to honor them and educate others about the value of freedom. The organization's mission is "Remember, Honor, Teach.”
To get involved, visit wreathsacrossamerica.org.
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