AMERICAN LEGION NEWS

Wreaths Across America is a national program designed to honor fallen veterans of all wars at the national, state and local cemeteries.  The mission of Wreaths Across America, “Remember, Honor, Teach” is carried out, in part, by coordinating wreath laying in all states ceremonies and the 24 national cemeteries on foreign soil.

This year’s ceremony will be conducted at 10 a.m., Dec. 14 throughout New Mexico, and specifically at Los Alamos’ Guaje Pines Cemetery which is officially recognized by Wreaths Across America.

The American Legion, Frank G. Frainier Post 90, American Legion Riders Chapter 19 in Los Alamos is honored to carry out the Wreaths Across America program in Los Alamos County.  Sponsorships are available on line at https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/NM0008P or at the American Legion Post located at 1325 Trinity Drive.  The wreath sponsorships cost $15.00 each, are tax deductible and will be placed on the veterans’ gravesites at the Guaje Pines Cemetery.

The current goal is to obtain 435 sponsorships; where the goal attained is at 25%. Wreaths may be selected for specific veterans, and may also be designated to go to Santa Fe National Cemetery. All extra wreaths beyond those needed will be transported and used at Santa Fe National Cemetery.

Hard copy sponsorships need to be received by The American Legion Riders Chapter 19 not later than Nov. 27 in order to have submission to Wreaths Across America by Dec. 2. On-line sponsorships will be cut off on Dec. 2 This is to ensure that the wreath shipment is made on time for delivery to Los Alamos.

For questions please contact: Ken Nadeau 505-695-5715, 505-695-0528 or email at nadeau410@msn.com or nadeau@lanl.gov. You may also swing by The American Legion or call 662-7772. Additional information may be found at www.wreathsacrossamerica.com.

Thank you for your support of our community and its deceased veterans.