The Darien chapter of Wreaths Across America is asking for volunteers to help with removing wreaths from veterans’ graves at Spring Grove Veteran’s Cemetery at 10 a.m., on Saturday, Jan. 18.
— an announcement from the Darien Chapter of Wreaths Across America
The wreaths were placed on the graves of the veterans on Dec. 14 during a ceremony coordinated by the local chapter.
Photo courtesy of Mary Wade of Leapyear Images
One of many graves remembered on Dec. 14 at Spring Grove Veteran’s Cemetery.
Wreaths Across America is a non-profit organization that strives to “REMEMBER the fallen …. HONOR those who serve …. TEACH our children the value of FREEDOM.”
Anyone interested in assisting in the wreath retirement or next year’s event can contact the local site coordinator, Capt. JC Carter (U.S.Navy retired) at wreaths06820@gmail.com.