Wreaths arrive for Wreaths Across America at Woodlawn National Cemetery in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- On Saturday, December 14th, national cemeteries across the country will be filled with volunteers to lay wreaths at the graves of service members as part of Wreaths Across America. On Wednesday, Dec. 11th at Cameron Manufacturing in Horseheads, over 4,000 wreaths were delivered before being transported to Woodlawn National Cemetery in Elmira.
"It feels pretty awesome to be able to do that, especially at a time of year like this. It melts your heart," said Charles Combs, a semi-truck driver and Navy veteran who delivered the wreaths Wednesday morning.
Wreaths Across America was started in 2007 with help from veterans and truckers as a way to make sure the graves of service members are honored in military cemeteries. What started at Arlington National Cemetery, has spread to military cemeteries across America.
If you are interested in helping lay wreaths, you don't have to preregister. Below are the times for Wreaths Across America ceremonies in the Twin Tiers, just show up to participate.
BRADFORD COUNTY, PA:
11AM - Athens Cemetery, 16 N. Church Street, Athens, PA
CHEMUNG COUNTY, NY:
9AM - Woodlawn National Cemetery, 1825 Davis Street, Elmira, NY
SENECA COUNTY, NY:
12PM - New York State Veterans Cemetery, 6632 NY-96A, Romulus, NY
STEUBEN COUNTY, NY:
12PM - Bath National Cemetery, San Juan Avenue, Bath, NY
TIOGA COUNTY, PA:
9AM - Downtown Covington, PA
9AM - Liberty VFW, 1616 Beuterstown Road, Liberty, PA
10:30AM - Veterans Monument, Blossburg, PA
11:00AM - Adler Run Cemetery, Millerton PA
2PM - Veterans Memorial, Williamson High School, 33 Jct Cross Road, Tioga, PA
- Wreath Placement to follow immediately after at Powers Cemetery, Lawrenceville, PA