December 15, 2023 – Wreaths Across America has their scheduled ceremonies in Hopkins County this Saturday, December 16th. See the listing below for the participating cemeteries and the ceremony times.
- Sulphur Springs Cemetery 11am
- Melhaven Cemetery 11am
- Restlawn Cemetery 11am
- Old and New Saltillo 11am
- Old and New Pickton 11am
- Mahoney Cemetery 11am
- Winerfield Cemetery 11am
- Greenview Cemetery 11am
- Greenpond Cemetery 11am
- Brashear Cemetery 11am
- Gafford Chapel Cemetery 10am
- Shooks Chapel Cemetery 10am
- New Hope Cemetery 11:30am
Press Release for Friday, Dec. 15, 2023
Submitted by Marynell Bryant, WAA volunteer, Hopkins County
Wreaths Across America has designated Saturday, December 16 to honor veterans across the nation with special balsam fir wreaths. Sixteen cemeteries in Hopkins County will host ceremonies to mark this occasion and then volunteers will place the wreaths on veterans’ graves.
The local cemeteries participating include Sulphur Springs City Cemetery, Melhaven, Restlawn, Old and New Saltillo, Old and New Pickton, Mahoney, Winterfield, Greenview, Greenpond, Brashear, Gafford Chapel, Shooks Chapel, New Hope and Union. Most ceremonies will begin at 11 a.m. with the exception of Gafford Chapel and Shooks Chapel at 10 a.m. and New Hope at 11:30.
Nationwide 2.7 million wreaths were placed at 3,702 participating locations last year. The mission of Wreaths Across America is Remember, Honor, Teach – remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach the next generation the value of freedom.
