Wreath-laying ceremonies will be held at cemeteries around the county Saturday to honor the military veterans buried there.
The ceremonies are part of the larger Wreaths Across America project and more than 1,000 cemeteries across the country will participate, including Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. According to Wreaths Across America, the events are an effort to preserve the memory of military veterans and teach children about the sacrifices they make and have made.
“Each and every wreath is a gift from an appreciative person or family who knows what it means to serve and sacrifice for the freedoms we all enjoy,” said Wreaths Across America Executive Director Karen Worcester. “We are so humbled that the community of San Diego is participating in our mission to remember, honor and teach.”
Active-duty military members, military veterans, military families and local volunteers will lay balsam fir wreaths at Fort Rosecrans and Miramar National Cemeteries, Greenwood Memorial Park, Valley Center Cemetery and Oak Hill Cemetery. Attendees will also say the name of each veteran buried at the cemeteries. Ceremonies are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. at each cemetery.
–City News Service
