Baylor Trucking Honors U.S. Heroes By Delivering Wreaths Across America
MILAN, Ind., Dec. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Baylor Trucking is proud to announce its involvement in Wreaths Across America for its seventh year in a row.
Professional truck drivers from Baylor Trucking, Inc. will be delivering donated wreaths to 15 veteran cemeteries across Ohio, Indiana, and Tennessee for Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014. All of the professional drivers who will be delivering wreaths are veterans who have served in multiple combat operations.
"I wish to thank the trucking companies and their drivers who have made this program successful," said Bob Baylor, president of Baylor Trucking, Inc.
The Baylor family has been deeply involved in Wreaths Across America for almost a decade, and will have four generations of family members laying wreaths this year.
Bob Baylor will also be the inaugural recipient of the James Prout /Wreaths Across America Spirit of Giving Award. The award honors a deserving driver, company or organization which supports charitable causes in a way that will influence future generations.
Mr. Baylor has been recognized for his personal connection and commitment to Wreaths Across America. Mr. Baylor and his family have personally laid the wreaths on the headstones of many who have given the ultimate sacrifice for the nation.
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Baylor stated, "I am proud to be a part of a program that remembers, honors, teaches. And I know that through this experience, future generations will know the price of freedom is not free."
Baylor Trucking's involvement in Wreaths Across America is only a part of a nationwide event that will place over 500,000 wreaths on the gravesites of fallen members of the military at veteran cemeteries and Arlington National Cemetery.
To learn more about Wreaths Across America visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.
About Baylor Trucking
Baylor Trucking is the embodiment of the American Dream.
Baylor Trucking was founded in 1946 through the entrepreneurial spirit and hard work of Chester Baylor. Mr. Baylor returned from World War Two, and created Baylor Trucking with just one truck. With the help of his wife Ruth and their children, Bonnie, Bob and Steve, Baylor grew hauling commodities such as furniture and paper.
Bob Baylor and his wife, Beth, now oversee the 200 plus truck fleet. Four generations of Baylor family members have been active in the business.
Baylor Trucking High Profile Partners
Justice Brand Clothing, Walmart, UPS, Toys R Us, Ocean Spray, and Dollar General
Baylor Trucking Mission
To be the highest quality organization in terms of service, equipment, and people achieving total customer satisfaction.
To learn more about Baylor Trucking, please visit BaylorTrucking.com.
Contact:
Cari Baylor
812-623-2020
[email protected]
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