Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America is a growing annual event that honors our fallen troops in a very special way during the Holidays at National Cemeteries across the nation.  

On Saturday, there was such an event held at the South Florida National Cemetery, (SFNC) and at least 1500 onlookers attended.  Mothers, dads, daughters, sons, young and old from every walk of life; Patriots every one of them, came to honor our fallen men and women in an expression of great love and respect.  

For those that may not know about Wreaths Across America, (from their website): 

“Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine businessman, Morrill Worcester, in 1992.”

“Our mission, Remember, Honor, Teach, is carried out in part by coordinating wreath laying ceremonies a specified Saturday in December at Arlington, as well as veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond.”  

And that is exactly what today’s event was all about.  Perfect weather greeted the onlookers, and one could not help but notice the three Walmart Trailers, (donated, drivers and all by Walmart) that had delivered the 8000 wreaths for the event at this location.  All of the wreaths are paid for by private and business donations and entirely without government assistance.