Wreaths Across America Honors Veterans in Charles Town and Beyond

Wreaths Across America Honors Veterans in Charles Town and Beyond
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Wreaths Across America celebrated throughout Eastern Panhandle

The Journal | Sunday, December 15, 2024

By Toni Milbourne and Tom Markland

In an event organized by volunteers at Edge Hill Cemetery in Charles Town, Wreaths Across America honored U.S. military veterans by placing wreaths on their graves, marking the first year that every veteran's grave received a wreath. Coordinated by Anne Quinn, the event emphasized remembering the fallen, honoring those who served, and teaching future generations about the values of freedom, with ceremonial wreaths representing each military branch. Similar events were held across the Eastern Panhandle, ensuring local veterans are not forgotten during the holiday season. This article is published by The Journal.

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