Wreaths Across America ceremony planned in Catskill

CATSKILL — Community members are invited to honor fallen veterans during a Wreaths Across America ceremony at the Town of Catskill Cemetery on Saturday, December 19, at noon.

The ceremony, conducted by the Honeyford Memorial American Legion Post, will take place at the cemetery on North Jefferson Avenue as part of National Wreaths Across America Day.

Wreaths Across America is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to remembering fallen service members, honoring those who serve and teaching younger generations about the value of freedom.

The tradition began in 1992 when Maine wreath maker Morrill Worcester donated surplus holiday wreaths to be placed on graves at Arlington National Cemetery. The effort eventually grew into a nationwide observance, with volunteers placing wreaths at veterans' graves in cemeteries across the country each December.

The organization's mission is summed up in three words: "Remember, Honor, Teach."

Residents can sponsor wreaths for the Catskill ceremony through wreathsacrossamerica.org, using location code NYCTCC and organization code NY075P. The sponsorship deadline is November 30.

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