'Thanks A Million' -- Military Appreciation Cards Make It Easy To Connect With Veterans and Active Military

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This May, as part of Military Appreciation Month, Wreaths Across America (WAA) is challenging its supporters to shake a hand and offer thanks to more than one million veterans and members of the active military. WAA is a nonprofit organization best known for its annual wreath-laying tradition at Arlington National Cemetery and over 800 other locations nationwide, with a mission to Remember, Honor and Teach about the service and sacrifices of our veterans.

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As Karen Worcester, executive director of the organization explains, "There are so many occasions in life where we wish we had the time — and the right heartfelt words — to thank a service man or woman who has put their life on the line to protect our freedoms. We created these cards to make it easier to approach veterans when the opportunity arises — they provide the perfect excuse to step forward and express your gratitude in a tangible way. We're excited about the opportunity to reach one million deserving men and women with a gesture that can become a moving experience, both for the giver and the recipient."

The business card-sized military appreciation cards feature a scene of wreaths placed at Arlington during the holiday season, symbolic of the organization and the nation's commitment to never forget. On the back of the card is written the stated mission to Remember, Honor and Teach, as well as space for the card giver to personalize it by signing his or her name. Many card givers present several with each introduction, so the recipient can also pass along their respect to their comrades.

The Civil Air Patrol (CAP), a proud supporter of WAA since 2006, handed out nearly half of the cards distributed in 2012. Col. Dan Leclair of CAP explained, "As the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, CAP is a proud contributor to this initiative designed to honor our nation's veterans. Wreaths Across America spearheads one of the most powerful tributes to our nation's fallen. We are glad our cadets will help the organization rise to the challenge of distributing one million thank you cards. We urge everyone to take this small step to express their thanks."

The cards are available online for the cost of shipping and handling and can be ordered at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org

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About Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine businessman, Morrill Worcester, in 1992. The organization's mission, Remember, Honor, Teach, is carried out in part each year by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies in December at Arlington, as well as hundreds of veterans' cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond. For more information, to donate or to sign up to volunteer, please visit www.WreathsAcrossAmerica.org.

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