Dear Friends,
I want to remind everyone about Wreaths Across America, a yearly commemoration to honor fallen US troops. This Saturday, December 18 will mark the official 2021 Wreaths Across America Day where a convoy of volunteers will travel from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery to lay Maine-made balsam wreaths at the headstones of American veterans interred there. This yearly tradition remembers and honors America’s veterans while also teaching younger generations about the sacrifices made to preserve our freedoms.
Thousands of volunteers are expected to lay the wreaths at the graves of each American veteran. In addition to Arlington National Cemetery, volunteers will place wreaths at 3,100 locations nation-wide. The general public can register to participate in Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery here. To find the cemetery locations in Maryland and all 50 states here. To sponsor a wreath please visit their website.
For general information and to learn more about the organization visit this link. The organization’s mission - Remember, Honor, Teach - is carried out in part each year by coordinating wreath laying ceremonies across the United States.
Thank you for remembering and honoring a veteran in your life this holiday season.
As always, it remains my great privilege to represent you!
Sincerely,
Geraldine
Geraldine Valentino-Smith
Delegate, Maryland House of Delegates, District 23A
