Record Number Of Wreaths To Be Placed In 14th Annual Wreaths Across Chattanooga

  • Tuesday, December 10, 2019

The 14th annual Wreaths Across Chattanooga wreath laying program will be held at Chattanooga National Cemetery on Saturday, at noon.  

 

U.S. Navy Retired Captain Mickey McCamish, co-chairman, said, “A local record has been set with the purchase of 13,284 wreaths, which will cover almost 30% of the graves at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

 

“With the placement of these wreaths we will show gratitude and respect as weremember the fallen, honor all of those who have served and teach the value of freedom to all of us.”

 

For additional details including parking and volunteer opportunities, go to ChattanoogaWAA.com or call 423 756-2212.

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