Saturday was National Wreaths Across America Day, where volunteers across the country will remember our country's fallen heroes.

The city of Brewer was one of roughly 4,600 communities across the U.S. that participated in Wreaths Across America events Saturday to honor and remember the sacrifices veterans made for our country.

Wreaths Across America, a movement based in Maine, sent wreaths across the country to be laid at the headstones of veterans to honor their sacrifice all in one day.

“We are honored to host Wreaths Across America Day 2024. This day provides visitors an opportunity to reflect on the importance of service and learn the stories of the men and women who fought for our country,” said Executive Director of the Office of Army Cemeteries and Army National Military Cemeteries Karen Durham-Aguilera.

Wreaths Across America is a national event held in towns across America each December. Started in 1992 in Maine, the ceremony is held in large cities and small towns across

The handmade wreaths, transported from Maine, are to be laid at the graves of fallen military heroes to honor their sacrifice for our country and say a personal ‘thank you’.

Ceremonies for Wreaths Across America continued Sunday in the Midstate. At Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens in Columbia, dozens gathered for the tribute to our nation’s fallen heroes. “Our mission is to remember,

Jacksonville National Cemetery on Saturday for National Wreaths Across America Day. Across the nation, wreaths are placed on the graves of veterans to honor them during the holiday season. According to the organization,

On Saturday, Dec. 14, millions of people gathered to show a united front of gratitude and respect across the United States of America as they remember the

Wreaths Across America Day commenced at more than 4,600 locations across the United States today. The events honored fallen soldiers and veterans alike who came out even in Seattle's cold and rainy conditions Sunday to pay respects.