A Wreaths Across America volunteer lays a wreath on a veteran’s grave at Pine Grove Cemetery while solemnly thanking them for their service. EMME CLAUSE/Staff
Former county commission chairman Billy Webster carries a pair of wreaths to place on veterans’ graves at Pine Grove Cemetery. EMME CLAUSE/Staff
Local VFW Commander Nikki Barker speaks at Putnam County Veterans Wall of Honor Park. Behind her are ceremonial wreaths, all with the American flag along with the different branches of armed forces: Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, and Space Force. EMME CLAUSE/Staff
“A person dies twice. The first time is when life leaves their body, and the second time is when their name is spoken for the last time. Today, as you place wreaths, we ask you to say each name out loud.”
These words from Karen Worcester, executive director of Wreaths Across America, were printed on each box of wreaths that adorned Eatonton cemeteries this past Saturday....
