The annual Wreaths Across America remembrance ceremony at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley is scheduled for December 14. The Nevada Veterans Coalition is seeking donations to ensure that every veteran is remembered with a wreath placed on their grave. The event will start at 9 a.m., coinciding with the worldwide placement of wreaths. The ceremony not only takes place in Fernley but also at cemeteries across the state. Volunteers are needed to assist with unloading and placing the wreaths at the cemetery.
The ceremony is a solemn event that honors and remembers veterans, differentiating from Memorial Day which commemorates those killed in service. The red ribbon on each wreath symbolizes a grateful nation that does not forget the sacrifices made by military personnel. The event also aims to teach the next generation about the value of freedom. Donations can be made online or by mailing a form to the Nevada Veterans Coalition. The goal is to ensure that no veteran’s grave is left without a wreath.
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