Wreaths Across America Worthington

04/04/2022

George Walter Ralph ‘Wally’ Brady’s remains along with a death certificate and discharge papers were found in a San Bernardino storage unit bought at auction.

03/31/2022

Special lapel pins were presented during the ongoing 50th anniversary commemorating the Vietnam War.

01/21/2022

This is the new theme for 2022, Find A Way To Serve

01/13/2022

Tomorrow is the last day to purchase a wreath and have it matched by WAA.

01/04/2022

National Wreaths Across America Day is December 17, 2022. Please consider helping to kick off this effort by sponsoring a wreath. Through January 14, 2022 for each sponsored wreath the WAA organization will match it. That is two wreaths for one sponsorship! Use the link below. https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/42921/Overview/?relatedId=0&modSw=donate

12/19/2021

12/18/2021

12/18/2021

What does a veterans wreath mean to you?

12/18/2021

Thanks to all who came out today to remember, honor and teach.

11/26/2021

He is a true hero!

On this day in 1929: Medal of Honor recipient, U.S. Army Sergeant Matthew Leonard, is born in Eutaw, Alabama. After serving in the Korean War, Sgt. Leonard also served in Vietnam. On February 28, 1967 Sgt. Leonard's platoon came under heavy attack. While rescuing a wounded companion from outside the defensive perimeter, Sgt. Leonard's left hand was shot by an enemy sniper. Sgt. Leonard refused medical attention so that he could coordinate and assist his men in the fight. Eventually, the enemy was able to relocate their machine gun into a position that put the entire platoon at risk. Realizing this, Sgt. Leonard charged at the enemy machine gun. After being shot several times, through courage, determination and his love of his fellow soldiers, he managed to eliminate the crew manning the machine gun. Still alive and able to move, Sgt. Leonard propped himself against a nearby tree and continued to engage the enemy until he succumbed to his many wounds. For his actions, Sgt. Leonard was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 1969. His wife Lois received the award on his behalf with their five children.