“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was like in the United States where men were free.” Ronald Reagan – 40th United States President (1911-2004)
The Arlington Wreath program was started by MorrillWorcester in 1992 with the donation and laying of 5000 Christmas wreaths in Arlington National Cemetery. It was relatively obscure until 2005 when a photo of the stones adorned with
wreaths and covered in snow circulated around the internet. The project received national attention. In 2006 over 150 State and National cemeteries held wreath laying ceremonies simultaneously. By 2008 over 300 locations held wreath laying ceremonies in every state,
Puerto Rico and 24 overseas cemeteries.
You can honor your Veteran buried in any local cemetery. Stop into any Myers Mortuary locations before November 28th to purchase a live wreath to adorn your hero’s grave at a cost of $15 per wreath.
This year the Wreaths Across America Program will be held at the George E. Whalen Veterans home December 12th at 10:00 a.m.
1102 North 1200 West
Ogden, Utah 84404
Wreaths Order Form
Date ordered_________________________________________
Name__________________________________________________
Address__________________________________________________
Phone Number__________________ Number of wreaths_________
Name of Loved One_________________________________________
Cemetery_________________________________________________
Method of payment_________________ Amount received _________
Thank you for your order!
Please indicate if you will need assistance in placing your wreath ___
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Your receipt: Name_______________________________________
Number of Wreaths _________________ Amount paid________
Check Number_______________
The wreaths should be here at the Ogden Mortuary for distribution approximately December 9th.
