Wreaths across America.

[Shreck]

I finally had the opportunity to participate in the Wreath across America convoy yesterday.

 

[Mike]

That’s awesome.

Without satellite radio, I haven’t heard one word about it this year. They should get the word out more.

 

[mndriver]

Seems the only way you get to participate is by donating the entire time and all the fuel.

I put a bid in several years ago a few years in a row and even just asking for fuel money I was told it was too much.

Learn about Wreaths Across America's Mission to Remember, Honor and Teach

Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as over 5,500 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea, and abroad. Help us by sponsoring...

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[Shreck]

Seems the only way you get to participate is by donating the entire time and all the fuel.

I put a bid in several years ago a few years in a row and even just asking for fuel money I was told it was too much.

Learn about Wreaths Across America's Mission to Remember, Honor and Teach

Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as over 5,500 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea, and abroad. Help us by sponsoring...

trucking.wreathsacrossamerica.org

WM has been involved with this for the last 15 year. This year they donated the use of 16 trailers along with 100 drivers and tractors to relay the wreaths. The wreaths will all be placed at national cemeteries around the country this Saturday.

 

[Sinister]

I saw the event trailer headed north probably to Coldwater as I was headed out of Michigan.

 

[mndriver]

WM has been involved with this for the last 15 year. This year they donated the use of 16 trailers along with 100 drivers and tractors to relay the wreaths. The wreaths will all be placed at national cemeteries around the country this Saturday.

Yop.

Fully aware of what it’s about.

Back in 2013-2015, I tried submitting bids for just the cost of fuel to bring wreaths back to Minnesota.

Each time I was told I pretty much had to do it for free. And since I was a single truck operation, likely would be over looked.

Kind of just turned me off as a vet and a small business owner.

 

[Duck]

Kind of just turned me off as a vet and a small business owner.

What's a wreath supposed to do for a veteran anyway?

I'd toss a few bucks at DAV or Wounded Warriors before I'd give them a silly wreath.

 

[mndriver]

What's a wreath supposed to do for a veteran anyway?

I'd toss a few bucks at DAV or Wounded Warriors before I'd give them a silly wreath.

The wreaths are being delivered to each states national war memorial cemetery.

 

[Shreck]

I saw the event trailer headed north probably to Coldwater as I was headed out of Michigan.

@Sinister That was one of the four we relayed to Grove City Ohio on Tuesday.