Ripley Co. to Participate in Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 16

Wreaths will also be placed on over 4,300 veterans’ graves in the 56 cemeteries throughout Ripley County by several volunteer groups.

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(Ripley County, Ind.) – An annual tradition will continue this month in Ripley County.

A wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the Ripley County Courthouse, near the Veterans Memorial in Versailles, at noon on Saturday, December 16.

Wreaths will also be placed on over 4,300 veterans’ graves in the 56 cemeteries throughout Ripley County by several volunteer groups.

Ripley County is joining more than 3,700 other locations across the country for National Wreaths Across America Day.

The Ripley County Community Foundation would like to invite veterans, active service members, and families to unite to remember those who served, honor our current service men and women, and teach children the value of freedom.

All are encouraged to visit your local cemetery and pay your respects for their sacrifice. The RCCF encourages community members to share photos or videos by emailing office@rccfonline.org or by using #wreathsacrossripleycounty #WARC on social media.

About Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in 1992. The organization’s yearlong mission – Remember, Honor, Teach – is carried out in part each year by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies in December at Arlington, as well as at more than 3,700 veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and overseas.