WREATH RETIREMENT
A special THANKS to the crew from "IT'S HAUL GOOD" for volunteering their time and a truck to haul wreaths for recycling to the Fairfax dump on a chilly Saturday.  Thanks to their help,  and a crew of club members, spouses and volunteers from American Legion Post 184 all  the wreaths were removed for recycling, and all the stakes were picked up for use next year.  Members were pleased for the support as we wrap up
Wreaths Across America at Chestnut Grove Cemetery thanking and honoring the 926 veterans laid to rest.





Click blue box below
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The Herndon Woman’s Club is coordinating the
Wreaths Across  America Ceremony Chestnut Grove Cemetery
on December 17, 2022 to honor the 920 veterans buried in Herndon. 
The ceremony is open to the public and begins at 12:00 noon.
 
Parking is limited in the cemetery due to the large crowds.  Large groups should consider carpooling. 
There will be parking at Herndon High School (700 Bennett, Herndon, VA)
with a short walk across the street to the cemetery.
 
Donations for wreaths for Chestnut Grove Cemetery as well as Arlington National Cemetery
and other cemeteries in over 3,679 locations make it possible to honor veterans.  
DONATIONS for wreaths at Chestnut Grove Cemetery to be laid on Wreaths Across America Day
can be made ($15 per wreath) through the following website:  https://wreathacrossamerica.org/VA0143P .
Just click the red “SPONSOR” button to make a donation.

 At noon there will be a brief ceremony and a memorial wreath will be placed in honor of each branch of service: 
Army, Marine, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine and POW/MIA
 
After the ceremony, those volunteering to place a wreath and thank a veteran, will be directed to several sections
in the cemetery where boxes of wreaths are located.  Please remain in that section to place the wreath.  
A stake has been placed by  veteran graves in each section.    
As you locate a stake, be sure to thank the veteran by name as you place the wreath. 
A RESERVE sign has been placed on a few graves for the families to place a wreath for their loved one.
 
TEACH
Ideas for young people:
Involve youth to learn about veterans in their own family. 
Read books about veterans. 
Write letters and or send pictures they color for veterans.  
Check the Wreaths Across America website for ideas on how to
TEACH children about veterans.  https://learn.wreathsacrossamerica.org/teach
 
THANK YOU for your support of WAA and our veterans!


WREATHS ARRIVED ON DECEMBER 12, 2022 FROM MAINE.
THANK YOU MAURICE FOR YOUR DRIVING SKILLS. 
THANKS TO THE CEMETERY STAFF
FOR UNLOADING THE TRUCK

Memorial Wreath Presenters for each branch
of service 2014-2021


Wreaths Across America, Chestnut Grove Cemetery Ceremonies
Remembering Veterans from various wars and conflicts
(Click blue button below)
This June, the Wreaths Across America Committee
made a donation to two veteran organizations
Each organization is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit
A donation was made to "Warrior Canine Connection,"
an organization in Boyd's, MD that trains service dogs for veterans.  They use a mission based trauma recovery model to help
recovering Warriors reconnect with life, their families, their communities and each other by interacting with dogs from birth through adulthood, training dogs for fellow wounded veterans.  Warrior Trainers benefit from the animal - human connection,
while wounded Warriors receive the benefit of a trained service dog.  www.warriorcanineconnection.org
A donation was made to "Veterans Next Mission,"
an organization in Sterling, VA that provides job training
in the home building and remodeling trades to assist
veterans separating from service with their transition
to civilian employment/careers.
www.veteransnextmission.org