The Blue Star Mothers Gulf Coast Florida Chapter 12 (Lee & Collier counties), a nonprofit of military families, is seeking public support to ensure every veteran grave receives a wreath this Wreaths Across America Day on December 13th.
“Every one of those veterans deserves a wreath,” says Chapter President Tammi Young. They were 3,600 wreaths short last year in Lee County alone and are heartbroken to walk away knowing some veterans were forgotten.
Their goal is to honor all approximately 8,000 local veterans at cemeteries like Coral Ridge, Memorial Gardens, and the Fort Myers Cemetery. When they place a wreath, they say the veteran’s name aloud to truly honor their service.
Sponsor a wreath for just $17! Not only does this honor a veteran, but $5 from each purchase helps support local veterans and active military members here in our community.
The deadline to purchase a wreath is December 1st! Help us make sure no veteran is left behind.
Purchase a wreath or get more information here: www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/FL0654P
