Wreaths Across America Day 2020
Saturday, December 19th @ 12noon
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Frederick, Maryland
Volunteers and participants welcome!!!
Rain or shine, our World War II monument in Area EE will be the site of our opening ceremony for Wreaths Across America next Saturday (Dec 14) at 12 noon. All volunteers are welcome to participate as we will be placing over 1700 wreaths among the cemetery’s 4000 veteran graves.
Parking available at Harry Grove Stadium as we will open a side gate for pedestrian traffic that will bring participants in about 100 yards from the WWII monument. Others can park within the cemetery up front near the FSK Chapel or back by the Mausoleum Chapel and Administrative Offices.
Info can be gotten at the FSK Chapel before the start of the event. See schematic map below.
For more info on Wreaths Across America, visit their website:
www.wreathsacrossamerica.org
COVID-19 Info:
Opening Ceremony begins at 12 noon with a color guard and speakers at the World War II Monument in Area EE. Instructions will be given and followed by placement of wreaths on veteran graves by volunteer participants on hand. Please contact us in advance if you have a group of 15 or more participating as we will give you an assigned area. This event is open to all ages. This is an outdoor event and we ask that those who participate practice common sense social distancing and are respectful in wearing masks if in close quarters with others. (NOTE: If you have major concerns, we recommend you rethink your in-person involvement and perhaps make or purchase a wreath on your own for placement as all of our veterans will likely not get a sponsored wreath.)
******SPECIAL UPDATE (DECEMBER 14, 2020)
Last year we had snow the week after Wreaths Across America Day, and this year we have a real chance of having it before... so you may want to bring a broom or brush to expose ground-level markers and plaques! Regardless, we plan to place the 1,692 sponsored wreaths that were delivered to us late last week from Maine. Keep in mind that we have over 4,000 vets buried here in Mount Olivet, so not every vet will be a wreath recipient as we will likely be selecting specific areas to cover fully.
That being said, we invite those interested in participating (especially those who haven't bought-sponsored wreaths already through WAA) to purchase or make their own wreaths to place on military loved ones and friends if so desired. These additional wreaths would also be appreciated on the graves of other veterans who may be perfect strangers. Placement can be done on Wreaths Across America Day, Saturday, Dec 19th, starting at noon, or any day thereafter....just look for military graves throughout Mount Olivet designated with flaglets. (We will share a list of those uncovered sections here on FB later in the week.)
Saturday, December 19th @ 12noon
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Frederick, Maryland
Volunteers and participants welcome!!!
Rain or shine, our World War II monument in Area EE will be the site of our opening ceremony for Wreaths Across America next Saturday (Dec 14) at 12 noon. All volunteers are welcome to participate as we will be placing over 1700 wreaths among the cemetery’s 4000 veteran graves.
Parking available at Harry Grove Stadium as we will open a side gate for pedestrian traffic that will bring participants in about 100 yards from the WWII monument. Others can park within the cemetery up front near the FSK Chapel or back by the Mausoleum Chapel and Administrative Offices.
Info can be gotten at the FSK Chapel before the start of the event. See schematic map below.
For more info on Wreaths Across America, visit their website:
www.wreathsacrossamerica.org
COVID-19 Info:
Opening Ceremony begins at 12 noon with a color guard and speakers at the World War II Monument in Area EE. Instructions will be given and followed by placement of wreaths on veteran graves by volunteer participants on hand. Please contact us in advance if you have a group of 15 or more participating as we will give you an assigned area. This event is open to all ages. This is an outdoor event and we ask that those who participate practice common sense social distancing and are respectful in wearing masks if in close quarters with others. (NOTE: If you have major concerns, we recommend you rethink your in-person involvement and perhaps make or purchase a wreath on your own for placement as all of our veterans will likely not get a sponsored wreath.)
******SPECIAL UPDATE (DECEMBER 14, 2020)
Last year we had snow the week after Wreaths Across America Day, and this year we have a real chance of having it before... so you may want to bring a broom or brush to expose ground-level markers and plaques! Regardless, we plan to place the 1,692 sponsored wreaths that were delivered to us late last week from Maine. Keep in mind that we have over 4,000 vets buried here in Mount Olivet, so not every vet will be a wreath recipient as we will likely be selecting specific areas to cover fully.
That being said, we invite those interested in participating (especially those who haven't bought-sponsored wreaths already through WAA) to purchase or make their own wreaths to place on military loved ones and friends if so desired. These additional wreaths would also be appreciated on the graves of other veterans who may be perfect strangers. Placement can be done on Wreaths Across America Day, Saturday, Dec 19th, starting at noon, or any day thereafter....just look for military graves throughout Mount Olivet designated with flaglets. (We will share a list of those uncovered sections here on FB later in the week.)
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