Wed, Nov 24, 2010
Deadline Nears For Arlington 'Wreaths Across America'
Sponsors
As part of its holiday tradition
of partnering with Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit organization
that recognizes the courage and sacrifices of U.S. military
veterans, Civil Air Patrol is calling on its partners and its
parent organization, the Air Force, to help with this year's
Section 60 Project at Arlington National Cemetery.
Section 60 is the final resting place for about 9,000 men and
women, many of whom were killed in Afghanistan and Iraq. "It has
been called the 'Saddest Acre in America' because the grief is so
fresh for the family and friends they've left behind," said CAP
National Commander Maj. Gen. Amy S. Courter. "Tragically, it is
also the fastest growing section in Arlington."
This is the first year the entire Section 60 has been open to
Wreaths Across America and CAP, whose annual goal is to lay a
wreath at the foot of every U.S. veterans' gravestone as well as at
memorials nationwide and abroad.
In December, more than 200,000 wreaths will be placed at Arlington
National Cemetery and at other veterans' gravesites in each of the
nation's 50 states and at dozens of other U.S. cemeteries and
memorials on foreign soil. In all, 535 wreath-laying observances
are planned, with CAP leading or assisting with many of them,
including the national ceremony on Dec. 11 at Arlington.
"This is our opportunity to honor all veterans who have found a
final resting place there," said Courter. "Please help us
commemorate and remember their sacrifice, their patriotism and
their dedication to the defense of our nation."
To sponsor a $15 wreath for Section 60, go to the CAP page on the
Wreaths Across America website. Include the following information
on the order form:
- State: Section 60 of Arlington
- Location: Section 60 of Arlington
- Group State: Alabama
- Group ID: ALCAPNHQ00
The last day to sponsor a wreath is Monday, Nov. 29.
"Let's do our part to make sure there is a wreath for every fallen
hero in Section 60," said Courter. "I also encourage each CAP
volunteer and partner as well as Air Force active duty personnel,
reservists and retirees throughout the nation to support this
worthwhile cause and to forward this sponsorship information to
fellow members, friends and family and ask them to sponsor a
wreath."
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