For the second year, Oplinger-Hower American Legion Post 899 participated in Wreaths Across America in mid-December to remember and honor the service and sacrifice of thousands of past and present U.S. military service members by placing fresh-cut balsam wreaths on veterans’ grave sites in Lehigh and Moore Townships.

Wreaths Across America’s mission is to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach the next generation the value of freedom.

Jeff Weidner, American Legion commander, said they were able to place 684 wreaths in the two townships. Wreaths were transported to the cemeteries by trailers and trucks. Legionnaires and volunteers placed the wreaths on veterans’ grave sites at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Indianland Cemetery of Walnutport, St. Nicholas Catholic Church Cemetery of Berlinsville, Christ Church Little Moore Cemetery of Danielsville and Emmanuel’s Union Church Cemetery of Moore Township.

Weidner and Post Chaplain Fred Seiler officiated the ceremony at the cemeteries. The Legion thanks all those who sponsored wreaths and volunteered to remember our fallen heroes.

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