Honor a Veteran with Wreaths Across America Merrimack

7 Hillside Ter, Merrimack NH

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In December 1992 in Harrington, Maine, when wreath maker Morrill Worcester found himself with a surplus of 5,000 wreaths during the holiday season. Worcester saw the surplus as an opportunity to pay tribute to our country’s veterans and with the help of Maine Senator Olympia Snowe, arranged for the wreaths to be placed at Arlington National Cemetery. This annual tribute to our country’s veterans has continued ever since, touching the lives of millions of veterans’ families and volunteers and growing in scope through the years.  In 2007, the Worcester family along with veterans and volunteers formed the non-profit organization Wreaths Across America to continue and expand their efforts at Arlington National Cemetery and to support those around the country who wished to do the same. Wreaths Across America’s mission is simple: Remember the fallen, Honor those that serve, and Teach the next generation about the value of freedom. Morrill’s wife, Karen, has served as the organization’s volunteer Executive Director since the non-profit was created and today oversees what has become a massive volunteer organization that continues to grow. In 2020 alone, Wreaths Across America and its national network of volunteers placed over 1.7 million veterans’ wreaths at over 2,500 locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea, and abroad.  This year, National Wreaths Across America day will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2021. Locally, a ceremony will begin at noon followed by the placement of wreaths at Last Rest Cemetery located at 7 Hillside Terrace where 514 local veterans are laid to rest. This is open to anyone who would like to attend.  This is our first year and our goal is to place all 514 wreaths. With your generosity, we are hoping to meet this goal and ensure no veteran is forgotten. Each hand made, fresh, live wreath cost $15 to sponsor and is made in the United States with Maine balsam.   On behalf of the volunteers and military families looking to honor all the veterans laid to rest at Last Rest Cemetery and the Wreaths Across America extended family, we thank you for your consideration of this patriotic cause.  Please help us support the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach by sponsoring a wreath today. By clicking on the link below, you'll ensure your sponsored wreath will be placed in Merrimack at Last Rest Cemetery. Thank you for helping us meet our goal this year! https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/social/NHLRCM-LastRestCemetery?Sid=167814%7C0%7C0%7C1