More than 620 wreaths were placed at Shawnee Cemetery as Shawnee Township marked its second year participating in Wreaths Across America, honoring fallen service members and educating future generations on the value of sacrifice and freedom.
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Last summer, downtown Wapakoneta became the site of the 101st Gold Star Family Memorial Monument. This year, the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1126 began a new tradition, holding an hour-long ceremony to honor and share the experiences of those who have received the gold star after a member of their family died during their service.