Newark Valley Boy Scout Troop 30 participates in Wreaths Across America
On Dec. 15, National Wreaths Across America Day, Newark Valley Boy Scout Troop 30 participated in the placing of 235,000 wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery. Pictured, a Troop member places a wreath on a soldier’s grave. Provided photo.
On Dec. 15, National Wreaths Across America Day, Newark Valley Boy Scout Troop 30 participated in the placing of 235,000 wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery. American Legion Post 139 hosted the Troop for the three days they attended the event.
On Dec. 15, National Wreaths Across America Day, Newark Valley Boy Scout Troop 30 participated in the placing of 235,000 wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery. Pictured, is Scout Troop 30, along with their leaders. Provided photo.
When placing the wreath, the scout voiced the name inscribed on the tomb and offered a moment of silence. This was the Troop’s second year participating in the ceremony with plans on returning next year.
On Dec. 15, National Wreaths Across America Day, Newark Valley Boy Scout Troop 30 participated in the placing of 235,000 wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery. Pictured, Troop members prepare to place a wreath on a soldier’s grave. Provided photo.
Each December, on National Wreaths Across America Day, wreaths are placed on veteran tombstones through coordinated ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 1,400 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad. The purpose is to Teach, Honor, and Remember the sacrifice of our veterans.
On Dec. 15, National Wreaths Across America Day, Newark Valley Boy Scout Troop 30 participated in the placing of 235,000 wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery. Pictured, a Troop member reads the soldier’s name prior to placing a wreath on their grave. Provided photo.
We have Veteran’s Day in the fall and Memorial Day in the spring, but our service members sacrifice their time and safety every single day of the year to preserve our freedoms. In many homes, there is an empty seat for one who is serving or one who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
On Dec. 15, National Wreaths Across America Day, Newark Valley Boy Scout Troop 30 participated in the placing of 235,000 wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery. Pictured, several Troop members stand near the decorated graves. Provided photo.
There is no better time to express our appreciation than during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.
On Dec. 15, National Wreaths Across America Day, Newark Valley Boy Scout Troop 30 participated in the placing of 235,000 wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery. Pictured, is Scout Troop 30. Provided photo.On Dec. 15, National Wreaths Across America Day, Newark Valley Boy Scout Troop 30 participated in the placing of 235,000 wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery. Pictured, are some of the decorated graves at Arlington National Cemetery. Provided photo.On Dec. 15, National Wreaths Across America Day, Newark Valley Boy Scout Troop 30 participated in the placing of 235,000 wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery. Pictured, Wreaths are distributed for placement. Provided photo.
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