Veterans Memorial Cemetery hosts Wreath Across America

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  • Wreaths lay on the head stones to honor veterans at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery. The theme of this year’s event was “Keep Moving Forward,” a sentiment Tanasia Hall, daughter of Carroll Hall, has carried with her since her father’s passing in 2023. Her father is buried in the cemetery. ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff
    Wreaths lay on the head stones to honor veterans at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery. The theme of this year’s event was “Keep Moving Forward,” a sentiment Tanasia Hall, daughter of Carroll Hall, has carried with her since her father’s passing in 2023. Her father is buried in the cemetery. ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff
  • Visitors saluted or placed a hand to their heart as the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ret. Col. Dick McCoy of the United States Air Force. ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff
    Visitors saluted or placed a hand to their heart as the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ret. Col. Dick McCoy of the United States Air Force. ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff
  • A member of the Patriot Guard Riders salutes a wreath. CONTRIBUTED
    A member of the Patriot Guard Riders salutes a wreath. CONTRIBUTED
    The Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery (GVMC) participated in a nationwide initiative Dec. 13 to honor those who have served in the military with a Wreaths Across America ceremony. Wreaths Across America is a national movement to ensure veterans have a wreath placed upon their graves each December. The event was established by Morrill Worcester in 2007 and has occurred annually.Hundreds ...

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