Wreaths Across America - Solon

12/22/2025

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12/12/2025

🇺🇸 Wreaths Across America – This Saturday 🇺🇸

Just a reminder that our Wreaths Across America ceremony will take place this Saturday at 12:00 PM at Roselawn cemetery. Wreath laying at Roselawn will follow the ceremony, and then we will move to Mount Hope cemetery to continue laying wreaths.

We welcome all volunteers, families, and community members to join us as we honor our veterans and ensure their names are spoken and remembered.
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Thank you for your support❣️

11/16/2025

Today, we pause to honor the life and legacy of Marshall H. Cooper, a proud American Veteran whose service and memory live on in our community. 🌟🇺🇸

📅 Birth: August 7, 1925 – Ohio, USA
✝️ Death: October 14, 2007 – Ohio, USA (age 82)
⚰️ Burial: Mount Hope Cemetery, Solon, Ohio

Marshall H. Cooper answered the call to serve our nation with honor and dedication, embodying the courage and commitment that define America’s greatest heroes. Though the details of his service may not all be recorded, his contribution to the cause of freedom remains deeply appreciated. 🇺🇸✨

As part of our mission at Wreaths Across America – Solon, we ensure that veterans like Marshall Cooper are never forgotten. Each wreath placed upon their resting place is a promise to Remember, Honor, and Teach. ❤️🤍💙

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11/16/2025

Today, we proudly remember George Benjamin Buksar—a remarkable man whose legacy spans military service, collegiate excellence, professional football, and a life of dedication beyond the field. 🇺🇸🏈

📅 Birth: August 12, 1926 – Saint Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan
✝️ Death: February 22, 2011 – Solon, Cuyahoga County, Ohio

George was raised in Indiana and attended George Rogers Clark High School in Whiting before answering the call to serve his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. ⚓️🇺🇸

After his service, he continued his education and athletic career at Purdue University, earning All-American honors, and later at the University of San Francisco, where he also became a standout basketball player with the Dons. 🏀📚

George played four seasons (1949–1952) in the AAFC and NFL as a linebacker, fullback, and kicker, taking the field with the Chicago Hornets, Baltimore Colts, and Washington Redskins. 🏈💪 His strongest season came in 1950 with Baltimore, where he recorded 6 interceptions for 79 yards. Over his career, he appeared in 36 professional games.

Beyond football, George built a successful career with IBM, continuing a lifetime marked by commitment and hard work. In 2000, he was proudly inducted into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame. 🏅🏆

As part of our mission at Wreaths Across America – Solon, we honor veterans like George Buksar whose courage, dedication, and achievements remind us of the values that define America’s heroes. ❤️🤍💙

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11/11/2025

🇺🇸🇺🇸 This Veterans Day, take a moment
to honor those who served.

Sponsoring a wreath is a beautiful way
to remember and pay tribute to a fallen veteran right here in Solon, Ohio.

A Each wreath placed is a symbol of gratitude and remembrance ❤️🤍💙

👉🏼👉🏼 Sponsor a wreath today 👉🏼👉🏼

Wreaths Across America ("WAA") coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies every December to "Remember, Honor, and Teach" about the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. Please check out this page to learn how you can help by sponsoring Veterans Remembrance Wreaths or by joining us on Decembe...

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Veterans Day – Honoring All Who Served 🇺🇸

On the 11th month, 11th day, and 11th hour, our nation pauses to honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion.

At Wreaths Across America – Solon, we proudly remember our veterans — not just today, but every day. Their service protects our freedoms, and their legacy inspires our mission to ensure every hero is remembered, honored, and taught to future generations.

🎖️ Join us today at the Solon Gazebo Veterans Day Service as we pay tribute to all who have worn the uniform.

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Remember. Honor. Teach.

11/04/2025

⌛️Don't wait — place your orders soon so every veteran's grave can be remembered and honored.
➡️ Visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/OH0423 to sponsor wreaths today🇺🇸

11/03/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Veteran Dwight O. Shields

Today, we find ourselves paying tribute to Dwight O. Shields, born May 28, 1929, who now rests peacefully in📍Section 3 of Mount Hope Cemetery in Solon, Ohio.

Dwight proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as an Airman First Class, spending most of his service time stationed in Japan…a long way from his hometown of Stony Bottom, West Virginia. Although he did not see combat, Dwight stood ready to serve his country whenever called upon.

He carried his pride as a veteran throughout his life. Even when he could no longer walk, he always found the strength to salute and stand for our flag…a true reflection of his enduring patriotism and love for country.

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸Wreaths Across America – Remember. Honor. Teach.

10/28/2025

Today we recognize Alice A. Brabenec Hahn, a proud 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Born August 22, 1922, Alice bravely served her country in a time when few women wore the uniform. Her dedication and service exemplify courage, leadership, and love of country.

Alice passed away on March 10, 2008, at the age of 85, and now rests peacefully at Mount Hope Cemetery in Solon, Cuyahoga County, Ohio (Section 3).

As part of Wreaths Across America, we will lay a wreath at her grave to honor her memory and service. Let us remember Alice and all who have served to preserve our freedoms. 🎖️

10/27/2025

Honoring Our Heroes: William Schultz, World War I Veteran 🇺🇸

As we prepare for Wreaths Across America this December, we pause to remember one of Solon’s own—William Schultz, a World War I veteran who rests in 📍 Section 10 at Roselawn Cemetery.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 27, 1892, William Schultz answered the call to serve his country during the Great War. Enlisting in 1918 at the age of 25, he trained with Company A, Training Detachment, Valparaiso, Indiana, and later at the University of Maine in Orono. His service took him through a number of specialized Ordnance and Railway Artillery units across the United States and Europe—including assignments at Camp Hancock, Georgia; Camp Sherman, Ohio; and overseas with the American Expeditionary Forces from August 1918 to July 1919.

Following months of service supporting ammunition and artillery operations in France and Germany, William returned home and was honorably discharged on July 22, 1919.

After the war, William made his home in Solon—living on the corner of SOM Center Road and Russell Drive, back when SOM was still a dirt road. He lived a long and meaningful life, passing on May 19, 1969, at the age of 76.

This year, we invite you to join us in honoring William Schultz and all veterans laid to rest at Roselawn Cemetery. By placing a wreath, we remember their service, speak their names, and ensure that their legacy.