Each year, millions of American come together to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and their families and teach the next generation about the value of freedom.
This gathering of volunteers and patriots takes place in local, state and national cemeteries in all 50 states as part of the national Wreaths Across America Remembrance Day.
In 2023, more than 3.3 million veterans wreaths were placed by volunteers on veterans graves at 4,000 participating locations around the country in honor the service and sacrifices made for our freedoms with each name said out loud. This year, we will have over 4,400 participating locations.
Wreaths Across America volunteers work year-round to ensure military laid to rest are remembered, their families and living veterans are honored and the next generation is taught about the value of freedom.
This year, Mountain View Cemetery, 7900 E. Main St. in Mesa will be the cemetery for the East Valley. There will be a ceremony starting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14th and wreath laying at 10 a.m. We invite you to join us to honor the veterans. Please bring a lawnchair to enjoy the ceremony.