(Le Mars) — Wreaths Across America is a nationwide event scheduled for Saturday, December 17th. It is a time when veteran groups honor those who have sacrificed their lives for this country with the placement of evergreen wreaths
at grave sites and memorials. The American Legion Wasmer post #241 of Le Mars will again participate in the event by holding a short ceremony at the Veteran’s Park, located near 10th Street and 3rd Avenue southeast in Le Mars. Wayne
Schipper is a past commander of the local American Legion. He also serves as the coordinator for the local Wreaths Across America.
Schipper says the Wasmer post of the American Legion will place a total of seven wreaths at the Veteran’s Park on Saturday morning.
Each of the wreaths originate from Maine. Schipper says the wreaths also serve as a way to remember those active military personnel that may not be able to
come home for the holidays.
The theme for the Wreaths Across America is Remember…Honor…and Teach.
(Photos are from the 2015 “Wreaths Across America” ceremony).
