20th Annual Wreaths Across America

Press Release:

On September 26, 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 20^th 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’ grave-sites 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 11:00 a.m.  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, go to www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/store/individual-wreath-sponsorship/.

For more information about Three Rivers Chapter, visit FSSDARChapters.org/ThreeRivers