Wreaths Across America Connects Past To Present

Wreath-Laying Ceremonies To Take Place At Several Historic Locations As We Say Thanks To Our Veterans And Active Military During The Holiday Season

HARRINGTON, Maine, Nov. 29, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- - Today Wreaths Across America™ announced its 2010 schedule of events will include several new participating locations of historical significance, including  Pearl Harbor, Valley Forge Park, Bunker Hill and the Charlestown Naval Shipyard, in addition to wreath-laying ceremonies at The Pentagon, Shanksville, PA, and Battery Park in New York as part of the 9/11 observances. Special ceremonies will be held at the Vietnam Wall Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, and WWII Memorial as well.

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As Executive Director Karen Worcester explains, "We're excited to have the opportunity to honor our veterans at such historic venues, it brings the past and present together."

Worcester goes on to explain that, "At each of these locations, we received the generous support of corporate donors such as Walmart, Jersey Mike's Subs, FedEx, Qualcomm, and many other corporate and individual sponsors. We have so many locations that want to be included and this type of support makes it possible."

2010 will mark the 19th year of the wreath-laying tradition at Arlington National Cemetery, started by Morrill Worcester of Worcester Wreath Company(WorcesterWreath.com). In total, over 500 participating locations around the Country will place nearly 200,000 wreaths on Saturday, December 11th in honor of service and sacrifice of our Nation's veterans.

In addition to the wreaths as a solemn symbol of remembrance, Wreaths Across America provides a number of educational materials on its website (WreathsAcrossAmerica.org/education.html) as part of its mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach about the appreciation of our hard won freedoms.

If you'd like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Karen Worcester ~ Executive Director of WreathsAcrossAmerica.org call Toll-Free: (877) 385-9504 or email [email protected]

Wreaths Across America™ (WAA) is a national non-profit organization that has grown quickly to encompass over 500 participating locations and 160,000+ volunteers around the Country.

The Wreaths Across America's mission is to Remember, Honor, and Teach. Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve including their families who sacrifice, and Teach our children the cost of the freedoms we enjoy each day. It is our shared belief that...

'The nation which forgets its defenders will soon be forgotten.' Calvin Coolidge

WAA pursues its mission with nation-wide wreath-laying events amid the holiday season, and year-round educational outreach inviting all Americans to appreciate our freedoms and the cost at which they are delivered.

SOURCE Wreaths Across America