Hunterdon County Commissioner Van Doren attends Wreaths Across America event at Fairmount Cemetery
TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP, NJ (Hunterdon County) – Hunterdon County Commissioner Shaun C. Van Doren, along with Veterans Services Officer Rich Booth, proudly attended the Wreaths Across America (WAA) event at Fairmount Rural Cemetery in Tewksbury Township on Saturday, Dec. 12, commemorating the service and sacrifice of the nation’s veterans.
The event was sponsored by American Legion Post 342 and Spruce Run Memorial VFW 5119 and included an honor guard, a 21-gun salute, a color guard by local Boy Scouts of America, the solemn playing of bagpipes, and the placement of wreaths on veteran headstones.
“Wreaths Across America is a powerful reminder of the dedication and bravery of our veterans. It is an honor to participate in this ceremony and pay tribute to those who have served our country with such distinction,” Van Doren said.
The WAA event is part of a national effort to remember, honor, and teach the value of freedom by placing wreaths on the graves of veterans during the holiday season. The Hunterdon County community’s participation in this event underscores its dedication to preserving the memory of those who have served.
Van Doren expressed his appreciation for the organizers, volunteers, and participants who made the event possible, “The community’s involvement in this annual event reflects Hunterdon County’s commitment to remembering and honoring our veterans. Their service and sacrifice are the foundation of our freedom, and it is our duty to ensure their legacy is never forgotten.”
Wreaths Across America is an American nonprofit organization that was established in 2007 by wreath producer Morrill Worcester, assisted by veterans and truckers. Its primary activity is distributing Veteran’s wreaths for placement on graves in military cemeteries.
In 2008, the United States Senate agreed to designate December 13th as Wreaths Across America Day. Subsequent national Wreaths Across America days have been designated on the second or third Saturday of December.
