Wreaths Across America

I and my family were privleged to participate in the first annual Wreaths Across American last Saturday, December 15th at New Life Worship Center and Soldiers Field in Rochester.

My brother Terry was the MC for the program and my brother Jan Throndson carried the wreath and family members followed in honor of our father Warren Throndson who served in the Merchant Marines in World War II. KAAL covered this event. Go to the website and view the video. kaaltv.com/article/stories/S286664.shtml?cat=10151

All of these specially made wreaths are donated by Worcester Wreath Company in Harrington, Maine. It's a holiday tradition in honor of those who gave their lives for our country.
Ten-thousand Christmas wreaths were laid on headstones at Arlington National Cemetary today for the annual "Wreaths Across America" celebration. The tradition began 16 years ago when the "Worchester Wreath Company" in Maine began donating wreaths to honor fallen soldiers. Two years ago that annual tradition spread throughout the country, and now it's here in Rochester. http://www.blogger.com/www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/ . View the video of the national event and the history of behind the event.

"Wreaths Across America" is being celebrated in more than 260 veteran cemetaries and memorials across the nation.