11/04/2025
Good morning sweet friends! I am so excited to share with you that both Duck River Cemetery and Holly Pond Cemetery will be joining with cemeteries across the nation this holiday season to participate in Wreaths Across America. Both cemeteries will honor our nation’s military members who have passed on with an evergreen holiday wreath as a symbol of remembrance and gratitude for their sacrifice and service. But they need our help in being able to honor those men and women. Each wreath cost $17.00 - and no service member will go without a wreath. They also need family members, and members of the community, to help honor those we love and appreciate. On December 13th, as wreaths are placed in cemeteries across the nation, Holly Pond Cemetery will host a service set to begin at 10:00 a.m. As part of the service, the wreaths will be placed throughout the cemetery where they will remain throughout the holiday season. They are inviting us as both family members and the community to participate in this beautiful tribute. So how do we help? Donations - from individuals, businesses, and churches are welcomed. Family members - they would love to have you honor your loved one by placing their wreath. Community members - there will be service members with no family in attendance. Will you stand in for their family and lay a wreath on their grave for them? While I know more about the Holly Pond service and what they need, I’m sure the Duck River folks could use our help too. Reach out to either cemetery to see how you can help. And y’all - thank those people who are working so hard to make this happen. This is all a labor of love. None of these sweet people are paid to help with the upkeep of these cemeteries. When we call - they go. Rain, snow, or heatwave - they go, and they do it to make sure your loved one is respected and honored. So, thank you - sincerely thank you - to the cemetery officials and volunteers throughout our area - for all you do. Now… let’s all see if we can help make Wreaths Across America an overwhelming success in our area.
Love you all much ~ Amber
