The Springville Cemetery in partnership with the Coushatta Chute Chapter of the Louisiana Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution is sponsoring the National Wreaths Across America Day program. On Saturday, December 14, 2024, Springville Cemetery will join more than two million volunteers and supporters who will gather to Remember, Honor and Teach at more than 4,225 participating locations in all 50 states, at sea and abroad. Individuals and groups will have the opportunity to sponsor wreaths to be placed on veteran gravesites in the cemetery honoring Veterans who have served our country in helping to preserve our priceless gift of freedom. 

In 2007, Wreaths Across America was formed with the simple mission to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom. Just one year later, over 300 locations held wreath-laying ceremonies in every state, Puerto Rico and 24 overseas cemeteries. Over 100,000 wreaths were placed on veterans’ graves. Over 60,000 volunteers participated. And that year, December 13, 2008 was unanimously voted by the United States Congress as “Wreaths Across America Day.”

The Veteran’s wreath is a balsam bouquet that symbolizes 10 special qualities Veteran’s embody. They include belief, love, strength, honesty, humility, ambition, optimism, concern, pride, hopes and dreams. The evergreen symbolizes longevity and endurance while the forest scent represents purity and simplicity. The wreath is shaped in a circular motion signifies eternity. Each is completed with a red bow to represent great sacrifice.

More information will be shared in upcoming editions on how to sponsor a wreath for your loved one or for a deserving Veteran buried in Springville Cemetery. To learn more about Wreaths Across America, go to www.wreathsacrossamerica.org