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American Legion - California District 6
Special Events
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Wreaths Across America 2008
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A "Wreaths Across America" ceremony was held at the
Sacramento Valley National Cemetery on December 13th, 2008.
Thanks to the Daughters of the American Revolution for sponsoring this event.
There were over a thousand attendees this year.
Members of the American Legion and others raised money so that
wreaths could be laid on all the gravesites to honor veterans
for their service to America. The Sacramento Valley National Cemetery
was one of only three in the U.S., along with National Cemeteries
in Maine and Arkansas, where there were wreaths for all veterans
resting in the cemetery.
Click on a photo to enlarge it.
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Sacramento Valley National Cemetery
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Wreaths
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Supporters
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(L to R) District 6 1st Vice Gary Leach, Commander Terry Parkhurst, and Adjutant Dave Meredith.
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Over a Thousand Attended...THANK YOU!
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Wreath Ceremony - District 6 Adjutant Dave Meredith (left) assists another USAF veteran.
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Honoring the Flag
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Honoring the Veterans at Rest - District 6 1st Vice Gary Leach places a wreath.
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(L to R) Ernie Costa, USCG (ret.), and Elk Grove Post 233 Commander Henry Sanchez.
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Presentation of the Colors
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So Many Wreaths...
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...Row Upon Row....
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