Wreaths Across America completed another successful Wreath Across America on December 17th, coordinating 596 shipments of wreaths to all 50 states and beyond, delivering a total of 2.7 million sponsored Veterans Wreaths to 3,702 locations.
While the organization’s most recognizable efforts are now over, the work to recognize our nation’s veterans never ends. WAA announced that its Mobile Education Expo will make several stops in California over the next three months to honor those who served and welcome home Vietnam veterans.
“The mission of Wreaths Across America is to commemorate the fallen, honor service members and their families, and teach the next generation the value of freedom,” said Karen Worcester, executive director. “The Mobile Education Expo provides a unique opportunity for communities to come together and share the stories of those who served and sacrificed. In partnership with the United States Vietnam War Memorial, the exhibit also serves as an official guest house for our nation’s Vietnam veterans.
MEE accomplishes this goal by bringing together the local community, veterans, active duty military and their families through interactive exhibits, short films and shared stories. The exhibit serves as a mobile museum, educating visitors about the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes, as well as an official “welcome home” station for our nation’s Vietnam veterans.
Stops will be:
PALM SPRINGS, CA – Monday, January 16, 2023 – The Cahuilla Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution to announce a stop on the national tour of the WAA Mobile Education Expo. MEE will be free and open to the public on site at the Palm Springs Air Museum at 745 N. Gene Autry Trail from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
POWAY, Calif. – Tuesday, January 17, 2023 – The Rincon del Diablo Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution to announce a stop on the national tour of the WAA Mobile Education Expo. MEE will be free and open to the public on site at 14038 Midland from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
San Diego, CA – Wednesday, January 18, 2023 – The American Heritage Girls Troop CA1603 announces the local stop for the national tour of the WAA Mobile Education Exhibit. MEE will be free and open to the public on site at Canyon Ridge Baptist Church, 6866 Linda Vista Road from noon to 6 p.m.
When MEE comes to the area, all veterans, active duty military, their families and members of the local community are invited to visit, tour and speak with WAA representatives and volunteers.
You can sponsor a Veterans Wreath for $15 at any time at www.wreathacrossamerica.org.
Each sponsor is awarded a living balsam wreath that will be placed on the headstone of an American hero in an effort to honor all veterans who are part of National Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
For more information or to sponsor a wreath, please visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.
