A participant salutes at the grave of a veteran during Wreaths Across America, held Dec. 17 at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Hanover Township, Lehigh County. This annual event takes place at more than 3,400 locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad, according to the organization's website.

A volunteer helps place wreaths at the graves of veterans as part of the annual Wreaths Across America event, held Dec. 17 at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Hanover Township, Lehigh County. PRESS PHOTOS BY SCOTT M. NAGY

Members of the Civil Air Patrol wave flags along Airport Road to show their support.

Volunteers who helped transport the wreaths from the Sam's Club parking lot to Cedar Hill gather for a group photo.

A drummer takes part in the ceremony to honor the veterans.