This information was sent to me from Sean Sullivan with Wreathsacrossamerica.org! It’s an amazing organization that was founded to, “continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery by Maine businessman, Morrill Worcester, in 1992.”
ST. CHARLES, MO– Wreaths Across America’s Mobile Education Exhibit will visit St. Charles, MO from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Thursday, August 13th, for a very special public opportunity to honor America’s veterans.
On Thursday, August 13th, 2020, the 3rdVP Gateway Blue Star Mothers will be hosting the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit. The Exhibit will be located at St. Charles City Park Veteran’s Memorial next to the Lewis and Clark Boathouse Museum which is located at 1050 South Riverside Drive in St. Charles, MO.
This will be a special chance for people to come by and get a free exhibit tour. Members of the media, dignitaries, veterans and other interested groups are urged to come join us as this may be the only opportunity to learn more about Wreaths Across America, the work being done to honor veterans and get a first-hand account of what it is like to deliver 2.5 million Wreaths on December 19th of this year and learn how is impacts families all across America. The goal of the WAA Education Exhibit is to bring local communities and our military together with education, stories, and interactive connections.
I’m going to do my best to get out there! How fascinating and very much needed now!
WAA takes great pride in its mission to Remember, Honor, Teach. The mobile Education Exhibit will help to teach not only the next generation but all community members and visitors about the services and sacrifices of our nation’s military. All veterans, active-duty military, their families, and the local community are invited and encouraged to speak with Wreaths Across America volunteers to learn more about the organization’s mission – Remember, Honor, Teach.
“The goal of The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit is to build community awareness and understanding of the organization’s yearlong mission to Remember, Honor, Teach,” said Karen Worcester, executive director, Wreaths Across America. “However, in light of the current health crisis, we feel this exhibit has taken on even more meaning by providing the opportunity for people to safely participate in something with safety measures in place that is both educational and fun while supporting and giving back to the community during this uncertain time.”
Amber Caron, a WAA spokesperson said, “I’m proud to have the opportunity to mimic the courage and valor of our country’s veterans by forging ahead with this event and offering folks the hope we can still be united for a great cause. I’m also hopeful that families use this as an opportunity to teach community spirit, as well as having significant meaning for so many.”
This event is open to the public with social distancing, sanitation, and COVID-19 safety procedures in place to protect the health of all visitors in accordance with the CDC’s recommendation for large gatherings stemming from concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stefan Brann of WAA will be on-site and available for interviews.
And Kathy Schulte and Janelle Eveld, Co-Location Coordinators, from the 3rdVP Gateway Blue Star Mothers will be present and available for interviews.
I don’t do these types of posts often, but I do when I think it could benefit anyone in my community!
I’d love to hear from any of my fellow Missourians if you’re going to be attending or not! Maybe I’ll see you there!
This organization truly is incredible – I highly encourage you to check out their website! There is an area where you can SPONSOR a wreath!! For all of our fallen countrymen and countrywomen out there that gave their lives for us and this country, how amazing is it that you can support this group by sponsoring a wreath! Check it out on their homepage and just click the “Sponsor Wreaths,” button! https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/.
If you head to the website, you may also notice that National Wreaths Across America day is coming up in December. There’s an option to volunteer at a local cemetery if you’d like to do so – I do believe I’ll be getting my family involved in this! What a wonderful thing to do for our brethren!
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Love ya,
Kelly Ann
