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Wreaths Across America

Members of Flotilla 59, Stuart, participated in the Wreaths Across America ceremony held on Dec. 17 at Fernhill Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum in Stuart, Florida.

Wreaths Across America, a non-profit group, was founded in 2007. Since then, the event has expanded to all 50 states to lay wreaths at veterans’ cemeteries to remember our fallen heroes, honor those who serve, and teach our children about the sacrifices veterans and their families made.

Every wreath used by Wreaths Across America is purchased with donated money from the for-profit company that started it, Worcester Wreath. The relationship between the company and the nonprofit isn’t hidden. It’s easy to find on both the Worcester Wreath site and the Wreaths Across America site. This in no way diminishes the meaning of the sacrifices made by our veterans.

Participants shown are from left: Dawn Muller, Gary Bowerman, Jerry Perry, Wayne Johnson, Patricia Kalinowski, Sheryl O’Neil, Robert Hess, and Marcus Kiriakow. Ω

USCG Auxiliary photos by Robert Kalinowski