Wreaths Across America Day

Standing in front of the Putnam County Veterans Wall of Honor, VFW Commander Nikki Barker addressed a small but dedicated group of volunteers on Wreaths Across America Day last Saturday. JOHN BETANCOURT/Contributed

Standing in front of the Putnam County Veterans Wall of Honor, VFW Commander Nikki Barker addressed a small but dedicated group of volunteers on Wreaths Across America Day last Saturday. JOHN BETANCOURT/Contributed

Wreaths Across America Day annually honors local veterans

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Last Saturday morning on Wreaths Across America Day, approximately 30 people gathered at Putnam County’s Veterans Wall of Honor Park in downtown Eatonton, where local VFW Commander Nikki Barker reminded everyone of the mission to help lay wreaths on veterans’ gravestones at several local...
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

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

Honoring veterans on Wreaths Across America Day

Emme Clause
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
“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.”
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