To sponsor a $15 veteran’s wreath, visit /ARLING. In total, nearly 257,000 sponsored wreaths are needed to reach the goal of placing a wreath on every eligible marker at Arlington National Cemetery. Law enforcement from departments across Maine and other states along the route will provide escort to ensure safe transport. Donated to any Veteran Grave 636 Wreaths for Pick up 281. Marys Grave Specific 9 South Park Grave Specific 47. Participants for this year’s convoy include Gold Star families, Blue Star families, veterans, volunteers and members of the Patriot Guard Riders and Patriot Riders. Monday, Novemis the last day to place your wreath order. Nancy Menagh will lead the caravan as this year’s co-grand marshals. Jo Ann Maitland and President Emeritus of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. To view the complete schedule, visit National President of American Gold Star Mothers Inc.

18 – National Wreaths Across America Day. The trucks carrying Maine wreaths are scheduled to arrive at Arlington National Cemetery on the morning of Saturday, Dec. The official escort will travel down the East Coast, stopping at schools, memorials and other locations.

There also will be a “Welcome Home” event for some local Vietnam veterans with a special pinning ceremony. Lynch is helping raise funds for the cause. She has been spreading awareness about veterans, including those that might be suffering from mental illness and in need of everyday essentials. His awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart and many others.Įllsworth High School freshman Sophie Lynch will be the other speaker. He was also involved in Gothic Serpent, in which he was briefly held prisoner in 1993 after a raid in Somalia. He retired from the Army as a chief warrant officer 4 Blackhawk helicopter master aviator in the 160th SOAR after participating in combat operations Prime Chance, Just Cause and Desert Storm. Last year, the event could not happen as it has. He was a member of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Night Stalkers) as a chief warrant officer 3. We are excited to help bring the 2021 Wreaths Across America back to Washington Crossing National Cemetery. Michael Durant is an American pilot and author. Sunday, the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit will be set up.

The theme this year is “Live Up to Their Legacy.” Veterans, their families and the public are encouraged to attend. 11, and will make a planned stop in Ellsworth at Maine Coast Mall on Sunday, Dec. ELLSWORTH – The country’s longest veterans’ parade – Wreaths Across America’s annual escort to Arlington National Cemetery – kicks off on Saturday, Dec.

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