The UF-AHA will be participating in the National Wreaths Across America Day 2019 at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.

Join us this Saturday, December 14th at 8:00 AM to participate in this community service event.

Background
Since 1992 the non-profit organization Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as over 1,600 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea, and abroad.

Thousands of volunteers are needed to help with the placement of 253,000 wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery. The event is open to the general public and all are welcome to volunteer, including children and community organizations.

Due to the potentially high number of volunteers that may be present and for safety reasons and concerns, ANC officials have implemented some increased security requirements and screening which will be in effect on Wreath Day. You can expect random bag inspections and other related security screening to occur. It is suggested that you leave any large bags, knapsacks, etc., at home or in your vehicles. In addition, food and drinks are not allowed on cemetery grounds.

Wreath Laying Protocol
The wreaths are placed ribbon up-ward. Also, the ANC cemetery officials, out of respect and understanding of the beliefs and traditions of the Jewish Faith, have asked that volunteers be advised to not place a Remembrance Wreath on any marker which has the Jewish Religious symbol of the Star of David on it. However, we ask that you still pause, read and say the name of that veteran to thank them for their service and sacrifices. If you do see a Jewish marker with a wreath on it, assume that a family member placed it there and do not remove it. The wreaths sponsored, donated and delivered to Arlington National Cemetery become “government property” once they arrive into the cemetery.