The 2023 Wreaths Across America statistics are in, and we have a lot of be proud of here in Webster.
Out of 235 participating towns in New York State, our little town of Webster ranked 9th for the number of veterans honored on National Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 17. And out of 6,706 locations nationwide, we ranked 248th. That’s in the top 4% in the country. What’s particularly impressive is that we achieved these rankings with only three participating cemeteries.
These numbers can be attributed to the incredible support from Webster community members, business owners and service agencies. About 1,000 volunteers, including countless veterans, active military and first responders, came out on Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 16 to place an amazing 1,350 wreaths on veteran graves at Webster Union, Webster Rural and Union Hill cemeteries. (Click here to read the blog I wrote about that day.) Businesses from all over the city have also supported the Wreaths Across America effort all year long — too many to mention here (and I wouldn’t want to leave anyone out).
So this is all great news, but no way is Wreaths Across America Local Coordinator Cherie Wood sitting on her laurels. She’s recruited yet another Webster cemetery to join the effort in 2024 — at Holy Trinity Church — where about 280 veterans are resting. So this year’s wreath sponsorship goal has also been raised to 2,200.
So it’s time for our amazing community to step up again. That’s a lot of wreaths, but if past experience is any indication, Webster will come through again with flying colors.
Individual wreath sponsorships are just $17, and $5 from each will go directly to the Blue Star Mothers, who will use the funds to prepare and ship care packages to deployed servicemen and women (every dollar you donate stays in Webster).
Click here to sponsor a wreath, and thank you, Webster, for your support! And stay tuned as plans for Wreaths Across America Day 2024 on Saturday, Dec. 14 start to come together.
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(posted 4/29/2024)
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