From the Wreaths Across America organization.
One of the most interesting stories that was shared with me recently, was when heard about how Dawnette (one of our staff here at WAA HQ) ordered several of the new Toy Truck Sets as gifts for her grandchildren, and as a way of teaching them about the mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach. What a great way to spend quality time with the little ones AND convey a bigger story about those who put it all on the line to protect our freedoms.
In order to reach different generations of Americans, you have to meet them where they are at – and share with them in way that brings the message and the mission home.
And personally, I love that the two little characters who are included in the set to help unload each load of honor and remembrance, are named Max and Lucy – after two of my grandchildren. It makes me one proud grandma!
~ Karen Worcester | Executive Director
and the Wreaths Across America Team
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Stories For and About Our Veterans
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For his first 107 years, Richard Overton lived in relative anonymity. A World War II veteran who fought in the Pacific, he could usually be found post-retirement on the porch of his Austin home.
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In honor of Military Apprieciation Month, I created a Top 10 list of the qualities I most appreciate about military families.
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LOGAN CYRUS BRIAN TINKER ENTERED the military at 20, and spent much of the next two years in the 10th Mountain Division 2nd Battalion.
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| The military has talented photographers who capture what life as a service member is like during training and at war. Here are their best photos this week. |
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Important Dates To Remember
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This Week In Social Media:
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Thirty-four light bulbs on a 5-foot wreath with 100 light bulbs were lit on Wednesday in Dakota Square Mall as part of the local Wreaths Across America campaign.
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| Thank you this Military Family Appreciation Month and every month. #JoinTheMission |
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Two wreaths for one low price. The first wreath will be delivered to the participating location of your choice, to honor one who served and sacrificed. The second wreath will be shipped to your door (or sent as a gift if you choose).
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Every year, thousands of Americans come together to honor deceased veterans in a most symbolic way – reverently placing Christmas wreaths on grave markers in thanks and recognition.
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The annual Wreaths Across America (WAA) escort to Arlington National Cemetery will stop in Salisbury on Thursday, Dec. 14 to join Perdue Farms.
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The 2017 Volunteer Shirts Are Now Available For Orders!
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Did you miss one of our recent newsletters? You can see the archive and update your email settings in our new Newsletter Central.
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“Remember this…. In truth a person dies twice, once when he stops breathing, and a second time when somebody mentions his or her name for the last time. Join us in December when over one million volunteers nationwide, will say the names of a million fallen out loud, to make sure they will never be forgotten.”
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