Gold Star Mother Recounts Escort

Many of you may recall that in 2009, several members of the Gold Star Mothers traveled with the escort of wreaths from Maine to Arlington.

Gold Star Mother Ruth Stonesipher recently wrote an account of her experience on the organizations website - including photos of the journey. Click here to learn more.

Many may be interested to know there is a new book available explaining the history of the Gold Star Mothers.
 Click here to see more about the book.

Did You Know May Is National Military Appreciation Month?

We didn't until just recently, but 2010 will mark the 12th year of National Military Appreciation Month.

And we've set a BIG GOAL to participate in NMAM. Help us say thank you by giving away...
 
Half-A-Million Honor Cards This Month of May For NMAM!

Honor cards are designed to make it easy to convey our appreciation to veterans, their families, and our active military serving to protect our freedoms.

Cards are free and we will be working with our Location Leaders and Fundraising Groups to bring these cards to your local community.
Click here to learn more about the Thank You/Honor Cards.

WalMart Commemorates Escort With 1:64 Die Cast

WalMart recently announced it will commemorate the Wreaths Across America events with a collectible die cast of the trucks that delivered wreath to locations all across the Country.

Cost per truck is $40.00 and all proceeds will go to Project Healing Waters - a non-profit organization dedicated to helping our veterans.

If you would like to purchase* one or more of these trucks please contact the Wreaths Across America HQ at (207) 483-2039.

*Orders must be received by May 1st and the trucks will be delivered in November of 2010.

Reprint: Amazing Interview With Pearl Harbor Survivor

Editor Note: Because our newsletter list has grown so much in th

Why Teach? Very rarely does anyone question the mission to remember and honor our servicemen and women who have sacrificed to protect our freedoms. But the third part of the Remember; Honor; & Teach mission is not always so clear.

Well, we were fortunate to sit down recently with Robert Coles, an amazing and charming gentleman from the Downeast area who amid his recount of the attack on Pearl Harbor, captured the essence of the "Why Teach" mission better than ever before.

We hope you will enjoy the uniqueness of this spry 84-year-olds experiences, his wisdom, and his willingness to share. After watching the interview, it will not be surprising to note that Mr. Coles continues to be active, both physically by mowing lawns and active in the community with speaking engagements.
Click here watch the interview.

Memorial Day Wreaths

Wreaths Across America has received many calls and emails requesting Memorial Day Wreaths.  We are happy to offer our limited edition Memorial Day Wreath Pair and Patriotic Home Wreath Pair.

Order by May 20th to ensure delivery. This offer is only available on our website.
Click here to learn more.

WAA Remembers Carl Kush

 Many folks familiar with the annual escort of wreaths from Maine to Virginia will remember Carl Kush for his organization of the welcome at Gillette Stadium.

Carl J. Kusch passed away Monday, March 1, 2010, following many years of dedicated public service and community volunteer activities that included 30 years as chairman of the Foxborough Historical Commission and 18 years as Veterans Agent for the town. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth Randall Kusch.

This issue of the Wreaths Across America eNewsletter is dedicated to Carl and his family.
Click here to read more about Carl.

Did You Know...

by Tobin Slaven

When we began this journey years ago, the focus was upon honoring veterans at Arlington National Cemetery.

Did you know there are over 100 state and national veterans cemeteries around the Country?

In 2009 Wreaths Across America hosted events simultaneously at 427 locations - even at locations on foreign soil.
Click here to learn more.