December 16, 2017, Marks Wreaths Across America

On December 16, 2017, Christmas wreaths were laid on veteran’s graves in over 1000 cemeteries across the United States. All 50 states participated, as well as off-shore and National Cemeteries abroad. Over one million wreaths were delivered around the world. The ATA, American Trucking Association, and the Share the Road Highway Safety Program, led the convoy from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery, where they were met by thousands of volunteers. A large percentage of truck drivers are veterans. They stopped along the way at selected schools to teach students the value of our freedoms. Kudos to the trucking industry…never forget.source:www.dfwwreaths.com

Wreaths Across America Honors Wendy Hamilton

 

Wendy Hamilton, senior manager of sales and marketing for Pilot Flying J, has been chosen to receive The James Prout Spirit of Giving Award. The award is named in memory of  James Prout, who was the first volunteer to haul wreaths for Wreaths Across America. The program supports the purchase of Christmas wreaths to distribute to Arlington National Cemetery and other military cemeteries across the country. Wendy has worked since 2010 to make Pilot Flying J a significant corporate sponsor of the program.

 

Source:Wreaths Across America