Wreaths Across America brings out community to honor late service members
Members of the local Civil Air Patrol march into the Wreaths Across America ceremony with the nation and state colors on display.
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/BRANDEE MILLER
A wreath laying at the headstone of Hernon A. Prejean, a U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam and passed away in 1999.
A box with a dozen remembrance wreaths set out for distribution of the wreaths during Saturday’s ceremonies. Individuals, families, classrooms and local organizations can sponsor a wreath through the Wreaths Across America organization.
Veterans line up with civilian observers behind them during Saturday’s Wreaths Across America ceremony in Ephrata. The ceremony not only pays respects to deceased veterans in appreciation of their service – it also allows veterans to pay homage to friends lost during or after their time together in the military.
EPHRATA — Hundreds of wreaths were laid at the headstones of veterans interred at the Ephrata Cemetery on Saturday with community members coming out to honor the community’s veterans despite the drizzly, cold weather.
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