Wreaths for our nation’s heros

There will be a national wreath-laying ceremony held at countless locations across the country to honor our fallen heros…please join me and others at the Arlington National Cemetery for Wreaths Across America. By the way, if you haven’t visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, now would be the perfect time to witness it! Details below:

Schedule of Events for Arlington National Cemetery

Contact Information

Lead Squadron or Group: Maine State Society

Location Leader: Wayne Hanson

Contact Number: Call Wreaths Across America HQ at 207-483-2039

*All Wreaths Across America ceremonies nationwide will take place on Saturday, December 13th, 2008 at 12:00 noon (EST).

Please note: due to the size and scope of the Arlington Wreath Project, this site location will begin events earlier than many other participating locations. All locations however, will be synchronized to hold wreath-laying ceremonies at 12:00 Noon (EST).

8:30 a.m. – Welcome and Event Briefing for all participants (Section TBA)

8:55 a.m. – Invocation

9:00 a.m. – Wreath-laying in designated area (Section TBA)

10:30 a.m. – Wreath-laying at Edmund Muskie grave

11:00 a.m. – Wreath-laying at Kennedy Family Memorials

11:30 a.m. – Wreath-laying at Mast of the U.S.S. Maine

11:45 a.m. – Gather at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

12:00 a.m. – Wreath-laying ceremony at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier