Join the National Wreaths Across America Day ceremony at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at the historic Allen Cemetery, 400 E McDermott Dr., where fallen soldiers and sailors who served in six different wars are buried. Join the more than two million volunteers and supporters who will gather at more than 4,600 participating locations in all 50 states, at sea and abroad. Volunteers will be placing a live, balsam fir wreath at the headstone of every veteran buried there and spread patriotism and commemoration for the ultimate sacrifices they made for our country. Sponsored by he Daughters of the American Revolution, the General Bernardo de Galvez Chapter, the program is free.
Call Carol Nugent at (214) 621-6830 for additional information.