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Let’s Cover Every Veteran’s Grave

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National Wreaths Across America Day is just around the corner on December 13, 2025 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony) at San Francisco National Cemetery at the Presidio of San Francisco. We’re getting closer to our goal, and we need your help to make sure every veteran’s grave at our local cemetery is honored with a wreath.

Why This Matters?

Every December, National Wreaths Across America Day brings our mission—Remember, Honor, and Teach—to life. Volunteers coordinate wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and more than 5,200 locations across all 50 states, at sea, and abroad, honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. Last year, more than 3 million veteran wreaths were placed nationwide!

At San Francisco National Cemetery at the Presidio of San Francisco, there are 26,000 veterans to honor. Our goal is to place 26,000 wreaths this year, and we’re currently 2% of the way there.

How You Can Help?

We’re so close to reaching our goal at San Francisco National Cemetery at the Presidio of San Francisco, and your support can make all the difference! Each wreath you sponsor brings us one step closer to honoring every veteran at this location.

Sponsor wreaths today by visiting CAPNSF – San Francisco National Cemetery at the Presidio of San Francisco and clicking the Red Sponsor button. Every contribution helps us get closer to placing 26,000 wreaths and ensuring no veteran is forgotten.

Thank you for helping us honor every American hero—your support makes a meaningful difference!

Sincerely,

Chris Hughes
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Honoring All Who Served This Veterans Day 🇺🇸

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Happy Veterans Day! Formerly known as Armistice Day, Veterans Day is a time for all Americans to pause and honor the brave men and women who have served our nation in defense of freedom. At Wreaths Across America, we strive to carry that mission forward every single day.
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Many people ask us, “What do you do for living veterans?”
The answer is — a lot!

Through our Group Sponsorship Program, we partner with Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) and other community groups to help them raise funds for their local programs. For every $17 wreath sponsored, participating groups earn $5 back — not just helping to remember veterans in December, but also supporting vital initiatives in their own communities. Since 2007, this program has given back more than $28 million nationwide!

We maintain a veteran resources page on our website, updated regularly with information from trusted partners to ensure veterans and their families can easily find the support they need. To learn more, please click here.

Through Wreaths Across America Radio — A Voice for America’s Veterans, we share stories of service, sacrifice, and success from veterans and Gold Star Families across the country. Tune in live anytime, anywhere, or listen on the iHeart, TuneIn, or Audacy apps.

And perhaps most importantly, we are teaching the next generation about those who have served and sacrificed. Our free, downloadable curriculum for educators and youth organizations focuses on service, character, and citizenship. As Executive Director, Karen Worcester says:

“It is the greatest tribute we can offer our veterans who fought for us all — to teach our children love of country and responsibility for preserving our way of life.”

This Veterans Day, we invite you to join us as we Remember, Honor and Teach:

From all of us at Wreaths Across America, thank you for the many ways you honor our nation’s veterans — today and every day.
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To view or download Veterans Day lesson plans for all ages, please click here.
 
 
 
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Introducing the Remember Me Wreath: Help Us Honor Every Veteran!

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Recently, I had the privilege of sitting down with a few local folks to talk about World War II and how it shaped communities across Maine. The group was made up of people from all walks of life, yet we all shared the same conviction — that we must keep these memories and lessons alive, and do our part to pass them on to the next generation.

Click here to read my full message on the importance of remembering that learning is a lifelong journey,  and keep scrolling to learn more about our year-round mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.

Sincerely,
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Karen Worcester

Wreaths Across America’s Executive Director
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The sponsorship of a Remember Me Wreath ensures that someone without living loved ones to remember them is not forgotten. This wreath will be sent to where it is most needed to be placed on the headstone of a U.S. servicemember by a volunteer in that community. Unlike regular sponsorships, these wreaths are distributed based on need rather than assigned to a specific location or group, supporting Wreaths Across America’s mission to honor and remember every veteran. Including a Remember Me Wreath extends your contribution by helping to honor heroes who might otherwise go unrecognized.
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Less Than 50 Days Until National Wreaths Across America Day

There are many ways to be a part of National Wreaths Across America Day! Click the button below to learn about volunteer opportunities, including wreath laying at a participating location near you.

It’s never too late to join our Sponsorship Group Program! You can start fundraising immediately. Learn more here.
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Annual Escort to Arlington Radio Coverage

Wreaths Across America Radio is proud to announce the 2025 sponsors for our live coverage of the annual “Escort to Arlington” as it travels down the East Coast. Wreaths Across America Radio will provide live, long-form coverage of the journey and share content relevant to our nation’s military veterans and their families and the organization’s millions of volunteers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Title Sponsor: The Wilbert Group

Media Partner: Stars and Stripes
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Veterans Day Lesson Plans
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Veterans Day is Tuesday, November 11th. We have educational resources including Lesson Plans and PowerPoints available for learners of all ages!
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Sponsor Spotlight
We are deeply grateful to Sunbelt Rentals and Modern Woodmen for their continued support of the Wreaths Across America mission. Your commitment helps us ensure that every hero is remembered, honored, and taught to future generations. Through your generosity and partnership, we are able to expand our reach, engage more communities, and carry forward the important work of placing wreaths on the headstones of our nation’s veterans. Thank you for standing with us and for sharing in this mission to remember, honor and teach.
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Add a Keep Moving Forward ornament to your tree this year. This quality metal piece features intricate detail and a meaningful theme that will provide joy for years to come!
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Help Us Fill Our Open Lanes! Now is the time to move the mission 🚚

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We are just 61 days away from National Wreaths Across America Day! Over 5,300 participating locations are getting ready. It’s not too late to join the Honor Fleet and haul a truckload of respect. You can view open lanes here or reach out to the transportation team directly.  If you’re already a part of the program, we appreciate your dedication and flexibility as the season begins.

We’d like to remind you to whitelist us! Please add trucking@wreathsacrossamerica.org to your list of approved/trusted senders in your email. You may have to work with your company’s IT team to do so. Once whitelisted, our emails won’t end up in spam, so you won’t miss out on important updates as the season ramps up.

Don’t hesitate to reach out to the WAA Transportation Team! We’re here to help you. Thank you for your continued support of the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach.

With gratitude,
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Open Lanes

There is still an opportunity to join the Honor Fleet and haul a truckload of respect! With over 5,300 participating locations, your trucking company can find the perfect lane. Click the button below to learn more and see available lanes.
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Thank you for attending our Honor Fleet webinars as part of our new onboarding process. If you did not attend a session, you can watch one of the recordings below. Be sure to contact Courtney George and Sarah Worcester to let them know you’ve viewed a session at trucking@wreathsacrossamerica.org.

There are still two Arlington National Cemetery-specific webinars to come! Look out for an invite from Courtney George (cgeorge@wreathsacrossamerica.org) if these webinars apply to you. Thank you!

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The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has opened enrollment for its 2025 Elite Fleet certification program! Created in partnership with the University of Denver, this program honors TCA carrier members who go above and beyond to provide exceptional workplaces for their drivers.

Companies selected will receive national recognition, valuable benchmarking insights, and be celebrated at TCA’s Annual Convention in Orlando, February 28–March 3, 2026. Learn more and apply at www.TCAEliteFleet.com or reach out to Zander Gambill at ZGambill@Truckload.org.

Trucking Tuesdays

Listen to Trucking Tributes every Tuesday on Wreaths Across America Radio. If you have a story you’d like to share, click on the button below to schedule an interview.
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Stay in the Know

The Moving the Mission Facebook Group is a space for supporters of Wreaths Across America working in the transportation industry to connect with and learn from one another. Members will share their stories of support, learn more about Wreaths Across America, including volunteer opportunities, and network with other industry professionals.

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When you sponsor a Patriot Pair, one wreath will be placed on a veteran’s headstone at a participating location, and a second wreath will be sent to the address of your choice.

Browse all of our memorabilia here, or click on the button below to sponsor a Patriot Pair.
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🚨 Less Than 75 Days Until National Wreaths Across America Day

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Sunday, Sept 28, was the National Day of Recognition for Gold Star families. Sadly, four more families were added to their ranks the week prior. Gold Star Families live each day with the sacrifice of their loved one’s service.

Remembering our veterans is not only about honoring those we know personally, but also those whose names and stories time may have forgotten. By teaching the next generation and carrying this mission forward, we ensure their legacy lives on in us.

Click here to read my full message on the importance of remembrance, and keep scrolling to learn more about our year-round mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.

Sincerely,
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Karen Worcester

Wreaths Across America’s Executive Director
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Less Than 75 Days Until National Wreaths Across America Day

We are less than 75 days away from National Wreaths Across America Day! Are you looking to get involved? Click the button below to learn about volunteer opportunities, including wreath laying at a participating location near you.

It’s never too late to join our Sponsorship Group Program! You can start fundraising immediately. Learn more here.
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Are you a professional driver or a midsized trucking company who would like to help move the mission? With over 5,000 participating locations, your trucking company can find the perfect lane. Join the Honor Fleet to help haul a “truckload of respect.”

Click below to find out how!
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We Want YOU to Share Your Story!

Wreaths Across America Radio has a NEW schedule with even more interview opportunities!

 

Check out the new schedule here, and click on the button below to share your story. We want to hear about the great work you’re doing in your community!

 
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Last TEACH Webinar of 2025!
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Don’t miss out on the last TEACH webinar of 2025! This month, we’ll be joined by Joseph Karb, Executive Director of the Korean War Legacy Foundation.

 

Learn more and register below! Even if you can’t attend, be sure to register so you can receive the recorded session right in your inbox.
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Sponsor Spotlight

We are deeply grateful to Chevrolet and HP for their continued support of the Wreaths Across America mission. Your commitment helps us ensure that every hero is remembered, honored, and taught to future generations. Through your generosity and partnership, we are able to expand our reach, engage more communities, and carry forward the important work of placing wreaths on the headstones of our nation’s veterans. Thank you for standing with us and for sharing in this mission to remember, honor and teach.
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When you sponsor a Patriot Pair, one wreath will be placed on a veteran’s headstone at a participating location, and a second wreath will be sent to the address of your choice.
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