Hi Friends!
My Cub Scout is collecting donations for Wreaths to placed on soldiers graves for the Christmas season. Last year we went to place the wreaths on the graves, but noticed there were too many graves without. People did not sponsor enough to place one on every grave. We are hoping to change that!

Wreaths are $15 each to sponsor and a portion will go back to the pack and will be used for camp outs, activities, and community service projects. We are hoping to teach our boys the value of service through this simple act of honor.

Together we can honor more American Heroes. Donations are being collected until November 14.

If you would like to sponsor on-line, please go here: https://wreaths.fastport.com/donateLocation.html?page=23385&relate=17167
You may also donate in honor of someone.

*Please let me know when you donated so I can turn in the correct amount to our Cub Master.
Checks can also be mailed in. PM me for info on that.

Thank you so much for partnering with us!
Pam

We (my grandchildren, husband and myself) have participated in this wonderfully inspiring program for the past eight years at Arlington National Cemetery and last year we were told that donations had gone down so much, they weren't sure how long the program could continue. We have donated money via other organizations and, of course, our time to go place the wreaths and absolutely feel that we have benefited tremendously from the whole experience.

I encourage everyone to contribute in some way and Photopam's request provides twice the benefits.

My family also participates in this organizations wonderful way of honoring those who have protected us.

Our local National Cemetery placed 14,000 wreaths last year. It is an amazing sight to see. However with 14 burials a day that is 5100 more wreaths needed this year. This is just in one cemetery, now times that by the 135 National Cemeteries that exist, and you get thousands of needed wreaths. The cool thing is that when you purchase a wreath you get to choose the National Cemetery that you want to have that wreath delivered to. All wreaths come from Bangor Maine. Wreaths

December 17th Is the day wreaths will be laid and it is open to the public. Anyone who would like to lay a wreath can. Just be at the National Cemetery nearest you by 9:30 am. Wreath laying commences at 10am and a worldwide ceremony at Noon.

It is a wonderful way to teach the next generation about those that protect us.

~Aurora

It was a really neat ceremony last year. They have someone from every branch of the military there to represent all those who have died and place a wreath on the memorial.

My grandfather fought in WWII, so it was special for me to see.

The scouts are all in uniforms and get to line up with the cadettes along the row where the military personnel walk down with the wreaths.

Highly recommended!

Thank you Janila! :).

All: please pm me when you do donate online. (I need to turn in numbers)
Thank you! :)