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Double Your Impact Today!

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An item from the folks at Wreaths Across America, which may be of interest to members.  If any member of the Branch wishes to sponsor one or more wreaths, be sure to have them placed at the “CAPNSF – San Francisco National Cemetery at the Presidio of San Francisco” – as our cadets are a big part of that service.

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Very soon, you’ll received the letter I sent you in the mail about Giving in July.

This month, WAA is giving back to groups that share our values of patriotism, community service, and unwavering commitment to honoring those who served. And we want you to join us!

When you sponsor a wreath today, your gift does double duty by supporting like-minded non-profits, too! Your $17 sponsorship:

  • Supports like-minded groups that are doing good in their local communities
  • Supports the yearlong mission to remember, honor and teach
  • Provides free educational programs
  • Places one fresh balsam wreath on a veteran’s grave

I hope you’ll take advantage of this amazing opportunity to double the impact of your sponsorship and support two causes that are meaningful to you.

Together, let’s keep the mission to Remember, Honor and Teach going all year long.

Sincerely,
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Karen Worcester
Executive Director
 
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We accept the responsibility to remember.

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As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of freedom, there will be fireworks lighting the sky, parades filling our streets, music echoing through our towns, and families gathering together across the nation.

There should be.

Freedom is worth celebrating.

But freedom is also worth remembering.

Click here to read my full message, 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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Giving in July

Join Wreaths Across America’s Annual Giving in July Celebration!

Wreaths Across America (WAA) announces the kickoff of its annual Giving in July campaign! For WAA, this annual celebration is dedicated to local groups and individuals participating in the organization’s Sponsorship Group Program. Through this unique program, supporters can help local programs make a difference in their communities with each $17 sponsorship to WAA. WAA has given back more than $32 million in local contributions through this national program over the last 19 years! 
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This July 4th and 5th, celebrate Independence Day at America’s Block Party in the Sky atop One Times Square, hosted by America250. A special event will be dedicated to America’s Heroes and their families from 11 am to 12 pm on July 4th and 5th. Active service members, veterans, and first responders can sign up for the event at the button.

Curriculum Spotlight: Buffalo Soldiers

Did you know that July 28 is Buffalo Soldiers Day? This day commemorates the formation of the first regular U.S. Army all-African American regiments in 1866. From military campaigns to U.S. Mail road building and westward expansion, these soldiers served a key role in our country’s history.
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Help us remember these heroes by sharing their story with a young person in your life! Click the button to access our Buffalo Soldiers presentation and all of our Teach program curriculum.
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Mission Matters on Wreaths Across America Radio
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Tune in to Wreaths Across America Radio every Wednesday for Mission Matters with your host, Executive Director Karen Worcester! If you miss an episode, you can listen to it on our Soundcloud.
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Remember Me Story Gallery

Help us identify service members who deserve to be remembered. These could be family members, local heroes, or names from your local cemetery that few people know.

Please submit names, photos, and stories at the button below. You can also view the gallery of stories. Be sure to use #RememberMe on social media!
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Sponsor Spotlight
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We are deeply grateful to UNUM and Lockheed Martin 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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 Proudly share our 2026 theme, “Remember Me,” while staying cool and comfortable in this jersey tee shirt. Made from 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, this item is preshrunk and ready to become your favorite for everyday wear. 

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Year-Round Learning & Patriotism

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Over the last 20 years, I have had many conversations with veterans from different conflicts throughout our nation’s history. One concern they all seem to share is whether the next generation truly understands the cost of freedom and the human sacrifice behind the liberties we enjoy every day. That is why patriotism must go hand in hand with stewardship, responsibility, and service to others.
As generations pass, it falls on us to carry forward the lessons they learned and the values they fought to protect. The challenge is inspiring a sense of patriotism and urgency in a generation that, thankfully, has not experienced the kind of all-encompassing national conflicts like World War II, where every man, woman, and child played a role.

Click here to read my full message, 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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Wreaths Across America and The American Legion Announce New Partnership

Wreaths Across America and The American Legion are proud to announce the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), formalizing a collaborative partnership focused on supporting veterans, service members and military families across the country. This partnership reflects the shared commitment of both organizations to honor service, strengthen communities and expand opportunities for American Legion posts to engage in meaningful fundraising while supporting the yearlong mission of WAA. Read more about this partnership at the button.
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Download the NEW Wreaths Across America Radio App

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Summer Learning with the Teach Program

 School is coming to a close, and the WAA Teach Program has summer learning covered! Share our lesson plans with a young person in your life, including our Flag Day plans! Celebrated June 14, Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States. Access all of our curriculum at the button below.
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Remember Me Story Gallery
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Help us identify service members who deserve to be remembered. These could be family members, local heroes, or names from your local cemetery that few people know.

Please submit names, photos, and stories at the button below. You can also view the gallery of stories. Be sure to use #RememberMe on social media!
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Sponsor Spotlight
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We are deeply grateful to Crowley and DARCARS 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.

Featured Merchandise

Show your support while keeping your essentials organized in the WAA wallet! Featuring weather-resistant AeroLOFT fabric to keep it lightweight, the main compartment has a zippered closure and there’s an additional stash side-pocket for smaller items. The wallet and the attached carabiner can be clipped to a keyring, backpack or belt loop.   

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The Deepest Honor is to Remember

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Military Appreciation Month is a time to pause and reflect on the courage, service, and sacrifice of the men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform. For generations, members of the United States Armed Forces have answered the call to serve, placing duty above self and enduring long separations, hardships, and unimaginable challenges in defense of our freedoms.

This month also reminds us of the sacrifices made by military families, who serve in their own way through every deployment, move, and homecoming. Together, their commitment and resilience represent the very best of our nation. As we honor those who have served and those who continue to serve, may we never forget the cost of freedom or the debt of gratitude we owe to America’s heroes.

This year, Wreaths Across America embraces the theme “Remember Me” to honor not just those who served collectively, but each individual name, family, and story. As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary, our year-long mission to Remember, Honor and Teach has never been more meaningful.

Help us keep their individual names and stories alive.
 

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Help Us Remember Them All

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Dear Michael Barbour,

I had a couple of conversations recently that will stay with me forever.
I sat down with two friends. One is in their late 80s, and one is in their 90s. One is a veteran, the other a retired school teach. Both remember Pearl Harbor not as history, but as something they lived through. You can hear it when they talk. It’s clear and serious, with no exaggeration or drama. They just shared their lived experiences.
I asked them a simple question: What’s changed?

 

Click here to read my full message, 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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George H. W. Bush Points of Light Foundation

The Points of Light Foundation will honor Karen & Morrill Worcester at the 2026 George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards on October 13 in Washington, D.C. Read more about this honor below!

National Tank Truck Carriers

National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) is proud to announce its participation in the nationwide Truckloads of Remembrance in partnership with Wreaths Across America! Read more about this partnership at the button.

If your organization would like a representative from Wreaths Across America to speak on any of these topics, don’t hesitate to reach out! Contact us at pr@wreathsacrossamerica.org.
 

Download the NEW Wreaths Across America Radio App

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NEW Teach Podcast: Past Stories, Current Lessons

 

Join Cindy Tatum each week for Past Stories, Current Lessons, a new podcast bringing the classroom to your headphones! The show, featuring educators and education partners, will air Wednesdays at 7 a.m. ET on Wreaths Across America Radio.

 

Listen live on the NEW Wreaths Across America Radio app, the iHeart, Audacy and TuneIn apps, or here.

 
 

Remember Me Story Gallery
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Help us identify service members who deserve to be remembered. These could be family members, local heroes, or names from your local cemetery that few people know.

 

Please submit names, photos, and stories at the button below. You can also view the gallery of stories. Be sure to use #RememberMe on social media!
 

Sponsor Spotlight
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We are deeply grateful to American Airlines and International Paper 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.
 

Featured Merchandise

 

Enjoy your tea or coffee in comfortable style! Our 15 oz. ceramic mug features the 2026 “Remember Me” theme on both sides. The spacious handle includes the Remember*Honor*Teach logo, as well!

 

Click on the button to purchase the mug, or view all of our merchandise here.

 
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