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2009 will mark the 18th anniversary of Worcester Wreath Company donating Maine wreaths to adorn the headstones of our Nation’s veterans at Arlington National Cemetery. In addition to 10,000 wreaths destined for Virginia, Worcester Wreath will again donate 7 ceremonial wreaths to over 350 State, National and local cemeteries across the Country. In 2008 wreath-laying ceremonies were coordinated in 24 foreign cemeteries and aboard Naval ships in all Seven Seas, this tradition continues into 2009.
In response to the many voices who wanted to share in the project, the non-profit Wreaths Across America organization was formed (EIN: 20-8362270) to expand the program by offering supporters the opportunity to sponsor a wreath. Our goal is to one day see every veterans grave in the country covered to honor every veteran. In 2008 we expanded once again to give even more organizations the chance to help bring our goal to fruition by providing the opportunity to fund raise for their organizations needs along with helping Wreaths Across America gather sponsorships for wreaths.
Sponsorships are $15 each. Proceeds place a wreath at one of the participating cemeteries, help support our fundraising partners, educational and veterans services outreach. Please note that all sponsorships are sent directly to the location and no wreaths are sent to the individuals purchasing sponsorships.
There is no stipulation for participation in these activities. We welcome all to join us at Wreaths Across America as the organization was formed to promote and coordinate sponsorship of wreaths for the other national, state and local cemeteries that have shown a desire to emulate the Arlington wreath-laying event. If you would like to participate or help bring sponsored wreaths to your local community, please contact us and we will help connect you with other groups already working in your area.
Join us in this effort by sponsoring one or more wreaths. When you are ready to donate, you can follow this link to go directly to a page and sponsor 1,4,10, or more wreaths, or you can download a sponsorship form here. It will include instructions on how to fill it out and submit your sponsorship. You will need to include the ID number of the sponsor group you wish to support. These numbers can be found on our “Sponsor Groups” page. If you have any questions please contact the Location Leader for Chattanooga:
Ron Broach, Capt, Civil Air Patrol
E-mail: WAA@ChattanoogaCAP.com
Phone (423)595-7470
This website was last updated on October 9, 2009.
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