The Town of Wells, in conjunction with Wreaths Across America, is proud to host two events this December to honor and remember all those who have fought for our country and made sacrifices for our freedoms.
Wreaths Across America Convoy Ceremony
The Wreaths Across America convoy will be making its annual journey, from northern Maine to Arlington National Cemetery this December, to continue the organization's esteemed annual tradition of placing wreaths at each gravesite in Arlington National Cemetery.
Monday, December 9th
This year, the Wreaths across America convoy will not only be driving through Wells on Monday, December 9th, but they will be stopping in Wells for a ceremony at the Wells Junior High School on Route 1. Wells is excited to announce this event for this year and the Town is working diligently with the schools to make it a very memorable ceremony honoring our veterans and those that also have lost their lives protecting our freedoms.
The Wreaths Across America Convoy will arrive around 8:30 AM. We strongly encourage the public to line Route 1 to greet them upon their arrival, as well as send them off on their departure at 10:10 AM. Due to space limitations, the ceremony itself in the Junior High School is Invite Only. We are inviting local Veterans to join us, by RSVP only. Those interested can RSVP at 207-361-8130 or by email at rkelley@wellstown.org.
Wells Wreath Laying Ceremony
For the second time ever, Wells will be holding a wreath laying ceremony to honor our local veterans by laying Remembrance Wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes. On December 14th, towns and cities around the nation will be holding their own wreath laying ceremonies, and we are so proud that our town, with such rich veteran history and pride, will be joining them.
Saturday, December 14th
The Town of Wells will be performing its own local Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday, December 14th at 11:00 AM at the Ocean View Cemetery to place wreaths on veterans’ graves there. There are over 600 veteran gravesites at Ocean View Cemetery and our goal is to honor each and every one of those who have served. We will be looking for volunteers to help place those wreaths on every veteran grave, as well as help reaching our goal of 600 wreaths by sponsoring a wreath.
At 11:00 am, we will honor our veterans with a brief service in the cemetery, followed by the placing of several hundred wreaths on the graves. Each wreath placed will be done so with honor and grace.
It is said that everyone dies twice. The first when their body loses life, and second when their name is spoken for the last time. Stating the name of a loved one at a grave will always ensure that their memory will last forever. Please join us on December 14th for this important celebration of those who have given their lives for us and their country.
Learn more and sponsor a wreath here
For more information, please contact us at 207-361-8130 or by email at rkelley@wellstown.org.