Wreaths Across America (WAA) program has been dedicating its mission to remembering the fallen, honoring those who serve, and teaching future generations about the value and price of freedom. During the Christmas holiday season, over 3,000 locations across the country place live balsam Veteran’s wreaths on the graves of our nation’s heroes.
The local group for Indiantown Gap National Cemetery (IGNC) conducts outreach and fundraisers throughout the year to promote the message and mission of WAA. The team is completely volunteer-based, and they are always seeking support from the community. There are many opportunities for individuals to serve, including participating in events like cornhole tournaments, golf tournaments, cash and gun bingo, and reaching out to local businesses for support.
The WAA program is also a great way for youth to get involved. Each wreath is made up of 10 balsam bouquets that represent 10 special qualities that veterans embody, such as belief in a greater good, love, strength, honesty, and humility.
Wreaths Across America Day is held on the same day around the country every year, which is typically the third Saturday in December. In 2023, it will be held on December 16th. The program had over 250 to 300 volunteers at the January 28th cleanup event, which involved removing 42,000 wreaths.
The local group is already working on upcoming events and fundraisers, and they are always posting updates on their Facebook page. The group is in the process of transitioning leadership and is always in need of help, especially for unloading trucks on the Friday before the ceremony.
In conclusion, the Wreaths Across America program at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery is always looking for support from the community and is a great way for individuals to serve and honor our nation’s heroes.
