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Wreaths Program Honors American Veterans
December 13th 2011 by Unknown
Wreaths Program Honors American Veterans

By Annabeth Miller, SMT Editor

BLOOMFIELD - It was a beautiful day – with the sun shining down on the hillside south of town as volunteers of all ages converged on the Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

The brisk temperature and breeze didn’t deter those who came to place evergreen wreaths on the headstones at the cemetery. From young people in red stocking caps and members of the Children of the American Revolution, to members of the Civil Air Patrol to the Patriot Riders – they all gathered for a very special holiday moment.

It’s a simple image, but one of honor: A green and red wreath laid across the tombstone a of veteran. It’s a powerful image: a veteran’s headstone and a evergreen wreath with a red ribbon. It’s an image of honor, or remembrance, of gratitude.

Along with scores of other communities around the country, including Arlington National Cemetery, the area gathered at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Stoddard County.

Founded in 1992 by wreath-maker Morrill Worcester, the event helps communities recognize and remember the sacrifices of those who’ve served in America’s armed forces.

Following a brief yet poignant ceremony, volunteers scattered throughout the hillsides at the cemetery to place a wreath at each headstone in the cemetery. This is third year for the Wreaths Across America at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.




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