More than 2,000 veterans were honored in town as Marblehead celebrated its second annual Wreaths Across America Day, which sets out to honor the lives of fallen heroes ahead of the holidays. Founded in 2007, Wreaths Across America now holds thousands of wreath-laying ceremonies at cemeteries across the country. This year, Marblehead was able to lay wreaths on the graves of … [Read more...] about Town celebrates fallen heroes before holidays
Marblehead Wreaths Across America
Support pours in for town’s fallen veterans ahead of Wreaths Across America Day
In its inaugural year, Marblehead’s Wreaths Across America was able to raise nearly 630 wreaths to lay on the graves of veterans in 2022. Just one year later, it has more than tripled that amount ahead of its second annual celebration, which will be held Saturday, Dec. 16 at Waterside Cemetery at noon. Wreaths Across America is a national organization which sets out to … [Read more...] about Support pours in for town’s fallen veterans ahead of Wreaths Across America Day
Upcoming community events
Marblehead Wreaths Across America Day and VFW Wreaths Across America event Join us on the mission to remember our fallen veterans, honor those who serve, and teach the value of freedom. Rain or shine, all are welcome. Location: Waterside Cemetery. Join the Marblehead VFW in celebration of the many volunteers and donors who helped to honor almost 2000 Marblehead Veterans … [Read more...] about Upcoming community events
Veterans Gazebo gets new life
After years of decay and neglect, the Veterans Gazebo at Waterside Cemetery has gotten new life, just in time to honor veterans buried there before the holidays. Dozens gathered at the cemetery last Saturday morning for the unveiling of the newly restored gazebo, a week before roughly 2,300 wreaths are scheduled to be placed on the graves of veterans on Wreaths Across America … [Read more...] about Veterans Gazebo gets new life
VFW raises money for Wreaths Across America
On Saturday the Marblehead VFW hosted an event to raise money for the Marblehead Chapter of Wreaths Across America, who are planning to lay 2,500 wreaths on the graves of veterans who have served in town on Dec. 16. The fundraiser kicked off at 6 p.m. with a performance by The Melody Makers, who jammed to popular rock songs. Food for the event was donated from local … [Read more...] about VFW raises money for Wreaths Across America