August 19, 2012

PRESS RELEASE – More work this year for WreathsForTheFallen.org

The latest report from the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery indicates WreathsForTheFallen.org will have to deliver and place several hundred more wreaths this year than they did last December.

It all started in 2006 when 5 wreaths were delivered to the cemetery for a ceremony honoring our countries fallen veterans.  With the efforts of WreathsForTheFallen.org this event has grown substantially where almost 3000 wreaths were placed last December in remembrance of our countries fallen heroes.  It is expected the number of internments at the cemetery will reach and maybe exceed 500 for this year according to the latest figures. 

Shortly letters will be sent to the VFW’s, American Legion’s, American Legion Auxiliary’s, DAV chapters and Auxiliary’s, Eagles Aerie Posts, Moose, and Elks Lodges in Minnesota requesting contributions for this most worthy cause in honoring our countries fallen hero’s.  

“WreathsForTheFallen is a certified 501(c)(3) non profit organization and all contributions are fully tax deductable” said John Thomas, President. “Any Minnesota organization that has a Lawful Gambling License may legally make contributions’ to WreathsForTheFallen.org”, said Thomas

“We have had overwhelming response to be able to accept specific grave requests.  Last year we had several hundred requests to place a wreath on a specific grave of a family’s loved one.  Should anyone desire to have a wreath placed on a specific grave all they need to do is provide the name and birth date for each wreath requested and we shall take care of the rest.  A hand made Balsam Fir wreath with a bright red bow will be placed on the graves in their honor” said Thomas.

To have your personal wreath hand made and included in this memorable event; send your Name, Address, and Phone number (in case of questions) and $15.00 (or more for each wreath requested) to: 5244 Ashdale Ln – Baxter – MN – 56425. Also include the full name, DOB, & Date of death of the veteran or family member the wreath is for.  WreathsForTheFallen.org will confirm the exact location of the grave site number.  Please make your check out to “Wreaths”. All contributions are tax deductable. 

For those that would like to make a general donation to this worthy cause, please feel free to contribute to the wreath general fund and an appropriate number of wreaths will be made and distributed at the event.  Everyone is invited to participate in the wreath laying ceremony this year on December 15th.

For additional information, contact: John Thomas at 218-829-6622, E-Mail: WreathsForTheFallen@charter.net or visit www.WreathsForTheFallen.org a certified 501(c)(3) tax deductable organization.