Sponsoring a wreath through Wreaths Across America is a small but meaningful gesture

A volunteer lays a wreath at a grave during Wreaths Across America's annual ceremony. Rest Haven Photo Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Rest Haven Funeral Home & Memorial Park in Rockwall is encouraging community members to help honor veterans this holiday season by sponsoring wreaths for Wreaths Across America on Dec. 19.Each year, volunteers place wreaths on veterans’ graves and say their names out loud as a simple way to remember their service and sacrifice. That follows a special ceremony that begins at 11 a.m.Rest Haven officials say sponsoring a wreath is a small but meaningful gesture. Each wreath costs $17 and every sponsorship ensures one wreath will be placed during the ceremony. To sponsor a wreath, visit: https://tinyurl.com/ykz4bjh5. Wreaths Across America also offers recurring sponsorships for anyone who wants to give throughout the year. Deadline to sponsor a wreath is Dec.

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