Wreaths Across AmericaTM, a non profit 501-c3 organization, was formed as an extension of the Arlington Wreath Project. The Arlington Wreath program was started by Morrill Worcester (Worcester Wreath) in 1992 with the donation and laying of 5000 Christmas wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery. This became an annual journey for Mr. Worcester.

It remained relatively obscure until 2005 when a photo of the stones adorned with wreaths and covered in snow circulated around the internet. The project received National attention. Thousands of requests poured in from all over the country from people wanting to emulate the Arlington project at their National and State cemeteries spurred the creation of “Wreaths Across AmericaTM”. Unable to donate thousands of wreaths to each state, Mr. Worcester conceived the idea of sending 7 wreaths (one for each branch of the military as well as POW/MIA). In 2006 with the help of the CAP and other civic organizations, over 150 locations held wreath laying ceremonies simultaneously.

The Patriot Guard Riders volunteered as escort for the wreaths going to Arlington. This began the annual “Veterans Honor Parade” that travels the east coast in early December stooping at schools , veterans’ homes and communities promoting awareness of the cost of freedom.

By 2007 the requests for more wreaths grew. The Worcester family established the non-profit group Wreaths Across AmericaTM to further promote Veterans remembrance. The mission Remember, Honor and Teach characterized the projects goals perfectly.

Wreaths Across America is excited that 2010 will see more than 500 simultaneous ceremonies held all over the Country during the holiday season. This year ceremonies will again be held at 9-11 Memorial locations as well as Pearl Harbor, Bunker Hill and Valley Forge National Park. WAA reaches out to thousands of children with the message of Remember, Honor and Teach. Their downloadable education materials stress the importance of honoring each fallen serviceman as an individual and encourage children to claim their personal heritage and give back to the community.

Wreaths Across America day is held annually on the second Saturday of December. December 13, 2008 and 2009 were unanimously voted by the US Congress as “Wreaths Across AmericaTM Day”.

Wreaths Across America is proud of their Thanks A Million Campaign Free veteran’s thank-you cards are available at www.wreathsacrossamrica.org as a tool to help everyone reach out, shake a hand a saw thank-you to our veterans, active military and their families. With the help of volunteers and sponsors we have distributed over 850,000 cards this year.

Wreaths Across AmericaTM would not be successful without the help of the volunteers, many active organizations and the generosity of the trucking industry. We collectively thank our military and their families for “Our Freedom”!

To find out how to become involved in your area call 207-483-2039 or visit us on the web at info@wreathsacrossamerica.org.