Wreaths will honor veterans again at Bethel Cemetery

Victoria Fowler, Gazette Reporter | Oct 24, 20190

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Members of the WSU ROTC stand with wreaths to be laid for veterans at last year's ceremony. From left to right: SMP Cadet Fickle U.S. army, SMP Cadet Thompson U.S. army, SMP Cadet Bowman U.S. army.

Memorial wreaths will again be placed for veterans buried at Bethel Cemetery at Steptoe Saturday, Dec. 14, as part of the the national Wreaths Across America. The ceremony will take place at noon.

The cost to sponsor a wreath to lay on a grave is $15. This money is due by Veteran's Day, Nov. 11. The deadline will allow enough time for the wreaths to be ordered and shipped for the ceremony.

The mission of Wreaths Across America is to remember fallen U.S. veterans, honor those who serve and teach children the value of freedom.

More than 1,640 cemeteries will be participating in Wreaths Across Am...