REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Earlier today members of Branch 25 attended the annual Wreaths Across America event at the San Francisco National Cemetery at the Presidio. Below are some pictures that members took, as well as some we found online, and some video from the event.
An item from the folks at Wreaths Across America that may be of interest to members.
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Dear Michael Barbour, The countdown to Wreaths Across America Day is underway! A heartfelt shout-out to all the incredible volunteers working tirelessly to organize sponsorships and plan ceremonies in every state. It’s been a wonderful year as we’ve shared meaningful stories and continued to grow our Wreaths Across America family. More than 700 new locations will participate on December 13! On Thursday, when we go around our table and say what we are grateful for, I will say that my family has been blessed to be part of the Wreaths Across America, and had the opportunity to meet so many proud, giving Americans and for that I am grateful.
Click here to read my full message, including my grandson Miles’ enlistment, and keep scrolling to learn more about our year-round mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach.
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Karen Worcester Wreaths Across America’s Executive Director |
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Less Than 20 Days Until National Wreaths Across America Day |
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There are less than 20 days until National Wreaths Across America Day! It’s never too late to sponsor a wreath. Sponsor a ‘Remember Me’ wreath at the button below to honor a hero who might otherwise go unrecognized.
Want to get involved? Click here to learn about volunteer opportunities, including wreath laying at a participating location near you. |
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#GivingTuesday Match |
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MISSION BBQ Heroes Cup Campaign |
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We are excited to announce the national kick-off of the “American Heroes Cup” campaign at MISSION BBQ! Now through the end of 2025, for every American Heroes Cup purchased at any of MISSION BBQ’s 156 locations for $4.99, $2 will be donated to sponsor veterans’ wreaths for placement in December 2026. Learn more and find a location near you by clicking on the button below! |
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Annual Escort to Arlington Radio Coverage |
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Wreaths Across America Radio will provide live, long-form coverage of the “Escort to Arlington” as it travels down the East Coast! Tune in for the week long journey and hear the ceremony at every stop. View the full schedule of events at the button below. Thank you to our sponsors! Title Sponsor: The Wilbert Group Media Partner: Stars and Stripes Associate Sponsor: JP Morgan Chase |
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Sponsor Spotlight |
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We are deeply grateful to Walmart and MISSION BBQ 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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Featured Merchandise |
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Proudly show your support on National Wreaths Across America Day with our well-loved jersey t-shirt! Includes this year’s Keep Moving Forward Logo.
Purchase the shirt and view more merch at the button. |
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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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An item from the Wreaths Across America organization.
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We are less than one month away from National Wreaths Across America Day! On Saturday, December 13, communities across the country will come together to Remember, Honor, and Teach at a record 5,600+ participating locations (600 more locations than last year)! The mission continues to grow thanks to the support of individuals like you, who have sponsored, volunteered, and helped your own community in honoring its veterans and military families. Your support over the years has made an incredible impact, but now is the time to join the mission in 2025! Click on the button below to repeat your past sponsorship for 2025. |
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With gratitude, Wreaths Across America |
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Follow Wreaths Across America on social media: |
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Wreaths Across America, Tax-ID 20-8362270, is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt organization as recognized by the Internal Revenue Service.
We have made every attempt to accurately reflect your Sponsor information. Should you find a discrepancy, please contact Wreaths Across America Customer Service.
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| Wreaths Across America, PO Box 249, Columbia Falls, ME 04623, United States, 877-385-9504 |
An item from the Wreaths Across America organization.
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
CAPNSF – San Francisco National Cemetery at the Presidio of San Francisco
A message for today from the Wreaths Across America organization.
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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?” 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:
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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Remember. Honor. Teach. |
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To view or download Veterans Day lesson plans for all ages, please click here. |
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Wreaths Across America, Tax-ID 20-8362270, is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt organization as recognized by the Internal Revenue Service.
We have made every attempt to accurately reflect your Sponsor information. Should you find a discrepancy, please contact Wreaths Across America Customer Service.
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| Wreaths Across America, PO Box 249, Columbia Falls, ME 04623, United States, 877-385-9504 |
Royal Canadian Legion, US Branch #25 