Tagged: holiday events

Wreaths Across America Honors Fallen Soldiers

Wreaths Across America needs your help to reach their goal of placing 500,000 holiday wreaths on soldiers graves across America. Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine businessman, Morrill Worcester, in 1992. In 2008 over 300 locations held wreath laying ceremonies in every state,… Read more
Thanksgiving

Salvation Army Provides Thanksgiving Dinners to Veterans Around The USA

Across the country, the Salvation Army has taken the lead to ensure veterans in most communities are treated to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.  Here are some of the upcoming events: Bangor, Maine The Salvation Army Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen’s Thanksgiving meal will  be held at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, November 20, at 65 S. Park Street in Bangor.  Guests will… Read more