On Saturday December 16th, 2023, a special ceremony took place in Spring Grove Cemetery in Hamilton County Ohio.
Official Symbol of the WAA
What began in 1992 with a trailer load of wreaths, decorated by volunteers and laid at the graves of fallen soldiers at the Arlington National Cemetery.
Fast forward to today. For 2023, this initial effort has exploded to a nationwide event, involving over 4200 participating locations.
The guiding mission for this event is: “Remember, Honor and Teach”
Wreaths Across America (WAA) receives no government funding and is a grassroots effort by thousands of volunteers who share their time, their funds, and hearts to sponsor and lay wreaths on the soldiers who cannot be forgotten.
The Sons of the American Revolution has chapters all over the country and participate extensively in these efforts to honor the fallen. These heroes cannot be forgotten for their service to our country.
How can I get involved in this inspiring event you may ask?
- Help place wreaths on veterans graves on the National WAA day (Saturday Dec 16th),
- Sponsor a wreath – each cost $17.00. You can order one, or many.
- Sign up as a fundraising group and help place wreaths at a local or national cemetery of your choice,
- You can volunteer to coordinate an event at a new location in your community or a place you hold close
- The wreaths need to be removed from the cemetery in early January. Please volunteer to help with the clean up. If enough volunteers show up, this can be completed in less than thirty minutes. It is a great event after the holidays to share your appreciation for a splendid holiday season.
For more information about Wreaths Across America you can go to: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/16742
For more information about the Spring Grove event in 2023, you can go to the Facebook Page for the Spring Grove Cemetery event at:
SAVE THE DATE: December 14th, 2024
If you missed this event in 2023, the date for 2024 is Saturday December 14th, 2024.
The event always officially starts at 12:00 Noon and lasts about 45 minutes to an hour. Folks can and do start arriving at around 10:30 to help with set up. Hot Coffee is typically donated by a local business and there is great opportunity to chat with participants. Very rewarding!!
