EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 Over 10,000 holiday wreaths honoring veterans will be placed at Ft Bliss National Cemetery this weekend.<\/p>\n
The annual event, part of the Wreaths Across America initiative, aims to “Remember, Honor, Teach” by ensuring the memory of those who served endures. <\/p>\n
Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization that was founded to expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, initiated by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in 1992.<\/p>\n
According to Wreaths Across America, local volunteers and sponsorship groups have successfully raised funds to sponsor the placement of over 10,000 veterans’ wreaths at Ft Bliss National Cemetery. <\/p>\n
The event is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13, as trucks led by the Patriot Riders will arrive at 7:30 a.m., with wreath placement beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing until noon. <\/p>\n
A ceremony honoring all military branches and MIA will commence at 10 a.m.<\/p>\n
The event will take place at 5200 Fred Wilson Ave. and will involve veterans, active service members, families, and community volunteer groups, including the El Paso Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, Scouting USA groups, and school groups. <\/p>\n
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