The Darien VFW Post will be hosting its first annual fundraiser for Wreaths Across America – Spring Grove Veteran’s Cemetery from 7 to 9 p.m. 15 Nov. 15 The mission of Wreaths Across America is: Remember, Honor, and Teach.
— an announcement for Wreaths Across America-Spring Grove Cemetery
Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve and their families. Teach the future generations about the sacrifices made to preserve our freedoms. This is accomplished through several events, but primarily the annual laying of wreaths on the graves of veterans during the holiday season.
Photo from Wreaths Across America - Spring Grove Cemetery
The mission of Wreaths Across America is: Remember, Honor, and Teach. Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve and their families. Teach the future generations about the sacrifices made to preserve our freedoms.
There is no admission for joining in the fundraising event. Simply providing a receipt from a on line purchase of a wreath makes you eligible to win a door prize and a free beverage of your choice.
You can purchase the wreath at WreathsAcrossAmerica.org, and please use the local fundraising group ID: CT0007 and location ID: CTSGVD to ensure that the wreaths are designated for the Spring Grove Cemetery.
If you are interested in donating items for the event, please contact John Carter at jcarter233@gmail.com. Thanks so very much in advance for your support of this great event.