Wreaths Across America Thanks Darien Residents

Darien CT

08 December, 2020

4:48 PM

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Press release from Wreaths Across America: Dec. 8, 2020 Earlier this year, I penned an editorial asking the local Darien Community to support Wreaths Across America and their local VFW chapter by sponsoring a wreath at the local Spring Grove Veterans Cemetery. Since that editorial, several community members wrote additional articles and numerous folks worked hard to garner support. It is with great appreciation that I get to report that every grave at the Veteran's cemetery this year will have a wreath adorning it. It speaks volumes of the spirit of the Darien Community and their dedication to honoring the service of their fellow Americans. Special thanks to the Republican Town Committee, the Monuments and Ceremony Commission, and First Selectman Jayme Stevenson for providing their full support. Still, the challenges of the pandemic are with us. As many of you read this article, we are dealing with a significant increase in cases and positivity rate. Because of this reality, the state of Connecticut limits outdoor events to fifty people, so we are required to limit the participation at this year's ceremony. The ceremony will still occur at 12 noon on the 19th of December, and we will live-stream it so everyone may view. Again, due to state-imposed restrictions, the wreath-laying itself will be by invitation only, similar to the process occurring at Arlington National Cemetery. Once the wreath laying is completed, all are invited to visit the ceremony and pay their personal respects. On behalf of Wreaths Across American and the VFW Chapter 6933, thanks to all for your generosity and support of your fellow Americans this holiday season. Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to JC Carter at [email protected]. JC Carter Site Coordinator for Wreaths Across AmericaSpring Grove Cemetery This press release was produced by Wreaths Across America. The views expressed here are the author's own.