Wreaths Across America 2022 Photos
Our 7th annual Wreaths Across Ceremony held on 17 December at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery,was once again a success! Thanks to the countless volunteers and those who financially supported the event by purchasing the wreaths. Over 1050 wreaths were purchased and laid at the cemetery. The wreaths will remain on the grave markers of the interred Veterans through New Years Day. Below are some of the photos taken during the event.
Pre-ceremony, wreaths stands placed Monta Vista Choir singing the National Anthem
Joe Roberts playing "Amazing Grace" The 17th Secretary of the Army Francis Harvey speaking
MG (R) Eldon Requa addressing the crowd
The uniformed Armed Forces Personnel participating Placing the wreaths at the Armed Forces Branch Statues
Sandy James the MC, Dennis Whittaker the WAA Chairperson The Scouts who volunteered for this years' event
Volunteers placing wreaths on the grave markers Famlies and volunteers assisting with the wreaths
A Naval officer laying one of the wreaths The Veterans section after the placment of the wreaths
A view of the Armed Forces monument section of the cemetery Post 1st Vice Commander Arturo next to his old Army boss MG Regua