Wreaths Across America Convoy Coming to Your Hometown

WHAT: With the help of thousands of volunteers, Wreaths Across America (WAA) is working to fulfill its mission to Remember, Honor and Teach through the annual laying of wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery. The wreaths’ journey to Arlington has become a tradition in itself, allowing locals along the route to share in the emotional and educational experience as the WAA convoy passes through their hometown. On Sunday, Dec. 8, the parade of wreaths will be traveling through Harrington, Ellsworth and Rockland, Maine, where there will be community remembrance ceremonies; all are welcome to join.

The journey to Arlington National Cemetery will begin the previous day in Harrington, Maine, and will travel down the East Coast, stopping along the way to visit schools, veterans’ homes, monuments and communities. The convoy will arrive in Arlington on National Wreaths Across America Day, Saturday, Dec. 14, where it will be met by thousands of volunteers who will place a wreath for the individuals who served to protect the freedoms of our country, ensuring no one is forgotten.

WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013
            7:30 a.m. Worcester Wreath Co.
10:00 a.m. Ellsworth American Legion Hall
2:00 p.m. Camden, Rockport and Rockland (parade only)

WHERE: Worcester Wreath Co., 1013 North Street, Harrington
            Ellsworth American Legion Hall, 163 Bar Harbor Road, Ellsworth
             Elks Lodge, 210 Rankin Street, Rockland

WHO: Morrill and Karen Worcester, founder and executive director (respectively), Wreaths Across America
            American Gold Star Families
            Maine’s First Lady Ann LePage
            Active and retired military
            Patriot Guard Riders