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Monthly Archives: June 2024
[Final Reminder] Commemoration Day Virtual Service 2024
While July 1st is Canada Day, for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians it is also Memorial Day or Commemoration Day – a day when we remember the tragic events of the Battle of Beaumont Hamel.
The first of July 1916 was the opening day of the Battle of the Somme, when 806 members of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment climbed out of their trenches and went “over the top” at 8:45am as part of the battle of Beaumont-Hamel. In less than an hour, the regiment was devastated, most killed or wounded within the first 20 minutes of the battle. The next morning, only 68 soldiers answered the roll call. Commemoration Day was established in 1917, just one year later.
After Confederation with Canada, the province of Newfoundland and Labrador continued the tradition of Commemoration Day during the morning of July 1st, and reserved the remainder of the day to celebrate Canada Day. To honour this tradition, US Branch #25 of the Royal Canadian Legion, representing the San Francisco Bay Area, will be hosting their own Commemoration Day service. Join us and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps – Arkansas Division, as we present a Commemoration Day Virtual Service at 8am (Pacific) on Monday, 01 July. To watch, please register at:
Double Your Impact During Giving In July!
An item from the Wreaths Across American organization.
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Our year-round teaching mission continues through the summer with our Live with Purpose series. This month, we talk with Vickie Koutz, Past National President of the American Legion Auxiliary, about the attributes of humility, selflessness and modesty displayed by our servicemen and women.
It’s also the time of year when we spotlight our incredible sponsorship groups nationwide through our “Giving in July” campaign. Our dedicated volunteers work year-round in their communities to ensure that their local service members laid to rest each receive a veteran’s wreath on National Wreaths Across America Day. Many of these groups utilize our $5 payback program to support other veterans’ causes in their hometowns or the 3-for-2 program to help place as many veterans’ wreaths as possible come December.
The importance of and appreciation for our volunteers cannot be overstated. They certainly inspire all of us here at Wreaths Across America. We hope you will join us in supporting their efforts now and in the future. As we kick off the summer and celebrate our continued independence, let us recommit to the yearlong mission to Remember, Honor, Teach. “There is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer.” — Gen. James H. Doolittle With gratitude, |
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Join Us For Giving In July! |
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Giving In July is dedicated to local groups and individuals participating in our Sponsorship Group Program. Through this unique program, supporters can help local programs – nonprofits, civic groups and other like-minded organizations – make a difference in their communities.
Click on the button below to learn more and to find Sponsorship Groups near you! |
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Register Now: Stem to Stone Races |
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There’s still time to register for Wreaths Across America’s Annual Stem to Stone Races on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Join us in Columbia Falls, Maine, where the mission of Wreaths Across America will be displayed through the 5K Run/Walk/Ruck and 10K, OR virtually from your own course at home. |
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Wreaths Across America’s Educational Resources |
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Did you know? Wreaths Across America’s TEACH Program publishes new content regularly! Download our new Lesson Plans on Humility, Selflessness, and Modesty by clicking on the button below. You can also browse our full library of free curriculum for learners of all ages! |
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Wreaths Across America Radio is On the Road! |
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Tune in live as Wreaths Across America Radio covers:
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Visit the Mobile Education Exhibit |
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In July, the Mobile Education Exhibit will visit Iowa and Illinois before traveling to Biddeford, Maine for a Wall That Heals event July 17-21. |
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We’re excited to announce that our new 2024 Live with Purpose Challenge Coins are now available! Keep a coin on hand to remind you of all the ways you can Live with Purpose and never be without a show of your support of Wreaths Across America. |
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Make sure to follow Wreaths Across America official channels on social media for the most up-to-the-minute news on the mission throughout the year:
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Allied bombing of Europe’s villages and towns leaves complicated legacy
An item from the Legion Magazine.
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Liberty Cemetery Time Capsule Dedication Ceremony
The dedication ceremony for the Liberty Cemetery Time Capsule will be held at 10am on Thursday, 04 July at Liberty Cemetery in Petaluma. Images about the time capsule are below, and additional information can be found at https://www.libertytimecapsule.com/
Royal Canadian Legion, US Branch #25 