The mission of Wreaths Across America is to Remember, Honor, and Teach by laying wreaths at the gravesites of our fallen heroes, and they are inviting the public to take part this weekend.
The Wreaths Across America is a nationwide event to remember our deceased veterans, honor them and their families, and teach our youth as well as our communities the value and price of freedom. A local event is being held on Saturday, December 17th in Ottawa at the Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, located at 867 West Main Street.
The ceremony is scheduled to begin at noon with wreath-laying following a short talk, a 21-gun salute, and TAPS. Names of veterans buried at the cemetery will be read while family, friends, and community place wreaths at more than 421 gravesites.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate in this special event. Local organizers are asking that you dress for the weather as the event will happen rain, snow, or shine.
For more information about the annual event, you can visit https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/.
