Earlier this week a convoy left a small rural town in Maine headed to Arlington National Cemetery on an important mission, to deliver thousands of handmade wreaths to remember our fallen Veterans, honor those who serve, and teach children the value of freedom. Along the way, they will be stopping at schools, veterans memorials and parks for special events to honor those who have served. On Friday, when they reach Washington DC, there will be wreath laying ceremonies at the Vietnam Wall, World WWII Memorial, Korean War Monument, and Pentagon 9/11 Memorial. Then on Saturday, December 13, 2025 volunteers will be placing handmade wreaths made in Maine on graves throughout Arlington National Cemetery, culminating with the final wreath being laid at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
This solemn ritual has taken place every December since 1992, thanks to the the Worcester Wreath Company of Columbia Falls, Maine, which coordinates the wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 4,000 additional locations in all 50 states, at sea and abroad. Thanks to dedicated staff and a team of volunteers, this touching tribute of laying wreaths on the graves of those who have served our country will continue on Saturday, December 13, 2025 as part of National Wreaths Across America Day.
This year’s theme is “Keep Moving Forward,” inspired by the last words of Captain Joshua Byers, United States Army, KIA, in Fallujah, Iraq, July 23, 2003. As Karen Worcester, executive director of Wreaths Across America, states, “There will always be challenges to overcome as individuals, communities and a country, but we must keep moving forward together.” This is why this year they are honoring the resiliency of not only Byers, but of countless others who continue to live with purpose every day and have chosen to keep moving forward.
For the complete schedule of the 2025 Escort to Arlington of where the convoy will be stopping, and to participate in events along the route, please visit Wreaths Across America. By Sponsoring a Wreath, you will ensure that a hand-crafted wreath will be placed on the marker of a fallen hero, and that a volunteer will then “say their name” to ensure that the legacy of duty, service and sacrifice of that veteran is never forgotten. Your donation will also support their on-going mission year round. There is also still time to Volunteer to place wreaths in your community.
On Saturday, December 13, 2025, please observe National Wreath Across America Day by pausing in your day at Noon to reflect on the lives of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country. To learn more, please visit WreathsAcrossAmerica.org. You can also follow the convoy with live updates at Wreaths Across America on Facebook and on X (formerly Twitter), or tune in to Wreaths Across America Radio to listen to updates.
