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These events are free and open to all people. National Wreaths Across America Day ceremonies are happening at more than 2,900 participating locations across the country on Saturday, Dec. What began 30 years ago as a pilgrimage byВ MaineВ wreath maker,В Morrill Worcester, in a single truck to deliver 5,000 wreaths toВ ArlingtonВ as a gesture of thanks has become a national mission to Remember, Honor, Teach.

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To sponsor a $15 veteran's wreath for this location, please visit Note, volunteers placing wreaths at Arlington will be required to preregister this year and show proof of registration on Wreath Day.

In total, nearly 257,000 sponsored wreaths are needed to reach the goal of placing a wreath on every eligible marker at Arlington National Cemetery. Additionally, Load One Carriers will once again serve as the ceremonial wreath transporter for the escort.

Exchange, Inc., Hartt Transportation Systems, Inc., Delhaize Transportation LLC (DBA Hannaford Supermarkets), American Trucking Associations вЂ“ Share the Road Truck, Pottle's Transportation, Cargo Transporters, Inc., Boyd Grain Inc., Hampton Road Moving & Storage, and Tyson Foods, Inc., will haul a portion of the sponsored veterans' wreaths heading to Arlington National Cemetery for placement onВ Saturday, Dec. Twelve tractor-trailers representing Walmart Transportation, Schneider National, Gully Transportation,В Witte Bros. Law enforcement from departments acrossВ MaineВ and other states along the route will provide escort to ensure safe transport for all participants throughout the week. Participants for this year's convoy include Gold Star Families, Blue Star Families, veterans, volunteers, and members of the Patriot Guard Riders and Patriot Riders.

'To be able to give back to our communities, and the men and women who have given so much to our country is truly an honor for Chevrolet and its employees.' This annual tradition has become a cornerstone event for Chevrolet and its dealers here in the Northeast Region,' saidВ Dan Adamcheck, regional director, sales, service and marketing for Chevrolet. 'Chevrolet and its dealers are proud to support the work of Wreaths Across America and deliver the message of their mission to Remember, Honor and Teach. This year we're hoping that supporters will once again join us in lining the roadways safely and welcome the mission into their communities.'ДЇor the 7 thВ year in a row Chevrolet, who has generously sponsored the escort vehicles transporting participating Gold Star families and veterans, will again provide wrapped vehicles in addition to sponsoring 4,000 veterans' wreaths for placement at Arlington National Cemetery. 'The way we and the mission are welcomed into communities, with flags waving and streets lined with children and veterans, is something we always wished every American could witness. 'For those who have had the opportunity to participate in the escort of wreaths over the years, it is truly an experience of a lifetime,' said Karen Worcester, executive director, WAA. To view the complete schedule, please visit. 18В вЂ“ National Wreaths Across America Day. Stops with public events will be held inВ Maine,В Vermont, New York,В New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington D.C., before arriving at Arlington National Cemetery on the morning ofВ Saturday, Dec. The official escort will travel down the East Coast stopping at schools, memorials, and other locations along the way to spread the mission to REMEMBER, HONOR and TEACH. National President of American Gold Star Mothers Inc.В (AGSM)В Jo Ann Maitland and President Emeritus of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.В (GSW) NancyВ Menagh will lead the caravan as this year's Co-Grand Marshals. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -В The country's longest veterans' parade вЂ“ Wreaths Across America's annual escort to Arlington National Cemetery вЂ“ kicks off onВ Saturday, Dec.