Wreaths Across America Delivery Procession Took Place In Clarion Area On Wednesday, December 11th, Solemn Ceremony And Wreath Placing On Saturday, December 14th At Noon

on 13 December, 2024 at 09:53

Photos courtesy of Clarion County Wreaths Across America – Above looking West on Main Street at Immaculate Conception

The local Clarion Area National Wreaths Across America (WAA) distribution took place on Tuesday, December 11th, as Driver Chuck Andrews rolled off of Interstate 80 at the Strattanville Exit and was given a special Law Enforcement and Fire Company escort throughout the area with stops at various locations, including Clarion-Limestone, Immaculate Conception and Clarion Area.

**Clarion-Limestone students gather for the welcome**

and then unloading of the wreaths at the Immaculate Conception and Clarion Cemeteries on South Second Avenue in Clarion.

This procession begins the activities, that conclude with a special Solemn Ceremony and Wreath Placing at the cemeteries at Noon on Saturday, December 14th.

**Buddy Howe is presented with plaque by (L-R) Dean of Students, Jordan Johnston; Assistant Principal, Davey Eggleton; Principal, Rob Sintobin**

The National Wreaths Across America Day, takes place each year on the third Saturday in December at well over 2,000 locations across the country, with solemn Ceremonies at 12:00 Noon and volunteers placing wreaths on thousands upon thousands of Veterans’ graves.

The Ceremony and Wreath Placings afford a special time to remember the sacrifices that were made by those who defended our country and our freedoms. (from information gathered from WE ARE THE MIGHTY – wearethemighty.com.)

**Buddy Howe spending time with I-C students**

Clarion County Wreaths Across America Coordinator Noreen Shirey shared her thoughts:

It was a great day! The schools were awesome!

Local Vietnam Veteran – Buddy Howe, was speechless he said the highlights were being present with a wooden plaque made by CLarion-Limestone students, and Morgan playing taps at Clarion Area High School and chatting with the little kids at Immaculate-Conception.

**Folks gathered to greet Chuck, Lucy and Buddy at Clarion Area**

Chuck Andrews out faithful driver and his companion pooch Lucy were very appreciative of the welcome.

**Clarion Area students** **signing the Banner**

The wreaths were escorted by Deputy Heller and Deputy Whren from the Sheriffs Department, Clarion Fire and Hose Company, the Limestone Volunteer Fire Department, and the Strattanville Volunteer Fire Department.

(L-R) Clarion County WAA Coordinator, Noreen Shirey; Bobbie Lawrence, Spc. Ross A. McGinnis VFW Post 2145 Auxiliary President; Clarion Area School District Director of Student Services, Natalie Miller-Martini; Decorated Veteran, Chuck Howe; Spc. Ross A. McGinnis VFW Post 2145 Commander, Jodie Hartle

The Ross McGinnis VFW bus was in attendance also.

Please come and place wreaths at 2nd Avenue at noon this Saturday.
Thanks everyone.

“Buy a Wreath, Get a Wreath Free” starts on Saturday, December14th, 2024 to Saturday, January 25th, 2025.

Contact Noreen Shirey for more info 814-229-6317

(Thank you to Noreen and everyone who helps to make all this possible!!!!)