The cemetery will join the more than 3,700 participating locations across the country to Remember, Honor and Teach on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023
MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announced that Hillside Cemetery in Marshfield, Wisconsin will be joining in the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach, as an official location for 2023. This is the first year that the cemetery will participate in this national program.
Wreaths Across America started as a simple gesture of thanks that has grown into a national, yearlong movement of dedicated volunteers and communities coming together to not only remember the nation’s fallen and honor their service, but to teach the next generation about the value of freedom. This year, there will be more than 3,700 participating locations placing veterans’ wreaths on National Wreaths Across America Day – Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 – with more than two million volunteers coming together.
“We’re honored to help bring Wreaths Across America to Marshfield,” said Tim Norlin, Location Coordinator for Wreaths Across America WIHSCM in Marshfield.
The goal for Hillside Cemetery is to raise enough funds to place 500 sponsored veterans’ wreaths on the headstones of all the local heroes laid to rest there, to ensure that the individuals who served to protect the freedoms of our country never be forgotten and to bring the community together in patriotic commemoration.
“We are forever grateful for the thousands of supporters who dedicate their time, energy and resources to fulfilling our mission all year long,” said Karen Worcester, executive director, Wreaths Across America. “These individuals and their communities know the value of remembering the fallen, honoring those who currently serve and teaching the next generation about the sacrifices made for our freedom every day, and because of their continued support, Wreaths Across America continues to grow and touch new people each year.”
Those interested in volunteering for Wreaths Across America or sponsoring a wreath for Hillside Cemetery are invited to www.WreathsAcrossAmerica.org/WIHSCM to learn more. National Wreaths Across America Day is a free community event open to all people.
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