(Ripley County, IN) – National Wreaths Across America Day took place Saturday, December 16 at 3,702 participating locations across the country.
Our nation’s heroes were remembered as each name was said aloud and honored as over two million volunteers, a third of whom were children, helped placed more than 2.7 million veterans’ wreaths on headstones of our fallen across the country.
In Ripley County specifically, 4,323 veterans’ wreaths were placed by countless volunteers. Three Franklin County cemeteries including Holy Family in Oldenburg, St. Anne in Hamburg, and St. Mary of the Rock joined in this years’ efforts.
The Ripley County Community Foundation would like to thank the community, dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors, essential truck drivers, area officials, and members of the media for coming together in unity and supporting those who have protected our freedom. Each person has played an important part in the mission to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve and their families, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom.
If you have photos of wreath laying that you would like to share please email to [email protected] or tag #WreathsAcrossRipleyCounty via social media.
Each live, balsam veteran’s wreath was a gift of respect and appreciation, sponsored by an individual or organization and placed on a headstone by volunteers as a small gesture of gratitude for the freedoms Americans enjoy. For centuries, fresh evergreens have been used as a symbol of honor and have served as a living tribute renewed annually. Wreaths Across America believes the tradition represents a living memorial that honors veterans, active-duty military, and their families. When each wreath is placed the servicemember’s name is said out loud, ensuring
their memory lives on.
You can sponsor two (2) wreaths at the price of one (1) at https://rccfonline.org/donate/ from now until January 16, 2024 to invest in Remembering the fallen U.S. veterans, Honoring those who served, and Teaching the next generation the value of freedom, by making a gift to the Wreaths Across Ripley County Fund or one of our many funds.
Donate by visiting the Ripley County Community Foundation website at www.rccfonline.org, by calling (812) 933-1098, or by stopping in at the Foundation office located at 13 E. George Street, Suite B, Batesville, IN 47006.
The next National Wreaths Across America Day will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
(Ripley County Community Foundation press release)
