The Washington State Veterans Cemetery is honored to be participating in Wreaths Across America for another year. In 2017, 1.56 million wreaths were sponsored and placed at 1,433 participating locations. There will be close to 1,500 participating locations this year (2018) on National Wreaths Across America Day. In 2010, 300 wreaths were donated. The need for additional wreaths has increased annually since in order to place one on each grave. This year our goal is to raise enough funds to place 2,000 veterans’ wreaths on the headstones of our local heroes laid to rest at this hallowed shrine.
This will ensure the individuals who served to protect the freedoms of our country are never forgotten as part of a solemn community commemoration. Our local community has come together enduring all types of weather to remember, honor and teach. Without our veterans and service members today, where would we be? “Don’t say I should have, say I did” honor veterans today.
This program lets us remember our veterans, honor their service and sacrifice, and teach our children and others about our freedoms. Individuals interested in making donations should contact Joyce with the Ladies & Gentlemen of the Veterans Cemetery 501c3 at (509) 928-1189. Contact the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Cemetery at (509) 299-6280 for additional information on the ceremony.