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The Delaware Army National Guard Color Guard presents the colors during a Wreaths Across America (WAA) event in Dover, Del., Dec. 9, 2019. During the Dover WAA event, many local and military leaders spoke before joining children from a local elementary school to place wreaths at each of the memorials located around Legislative Mall. The annual WAA event is held at more than 1,600 locations, where volunteers lay wreaths at memorials and cemeteries in honor of those who served. The wreaths are symbolic: the evergreens represent longevity and endurance, the red bow represents great sacrifice, and the circular shape represents eternity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eric M. Fisher)

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A wreath lies against the Dover Light Infantry Memorial in Dover, Del., Dec. 9, 2019. During the Dover WAA event, many local and military leaders spoke before joining children from a local elementary school to place wreaths at each of the memorials located around Legislative Mall. The annual WAA event is held at more than 1,600 locations, where volunteers lay wreaths at memorials and cemeteries in honor of those who served. The wreaths are symbolic: the evergreens represent longevity and endurance, the red bow represents great sacrifice, and the circular shape represents eternity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eric M. Fisher)

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U.S. Sen. Bruce C. Ennis discusses the Wreaths Across America mission (WAA) during a WAA event in Dover, Del., Dec. 9, 2019. During the Dover WAA event, many local and military leaders spoke before joining children from a local elementary school to place wreaths at each of the memorials located around Legislative Mall. The annual WAA event is held at more than 1,600 locations, where volunteers lay wreaths at memorials and cemeteries in honor of those who served. The wreaths are symbolic: the evergreens represent longevity and endurance, the red bow represents great sacrifice, and the circular shape represents eternity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eric M. Fisher)

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U.S. Rep. Earl Jacques speaks during a Wreaths Across America (WAA) event in Dover, Del., Dec. 9, 2019. During the Dover WAA event, many local and military leaders spoke before joining children from a local elementary school to place wreaths at each of the memorials located around Legislative Mall. The annual WAA event is held at more than 1,600 locations, where volunteers lay wreaths at memorials and cemeteries in honor of those who served. The wreaths are symbolic: the evergreens represent longevity and endurance, the red bow represents great sacrifice, and the circular shape represents eternity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eric M. Fisher)

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Staff Sgt. Tracy Thomas, Delaware Army National Guard, sings during a Wreaths Across America (WAA) event in Dover, Del., Dec. 9, 2019. During the Dover WAA event, many local and military leaders spoke before joining children from a local elementary school to place wreaths at each of the memorials located around Legislative Mall. The annual WAA event is held at more than 1,600 locations, where volunteers lay wreaths at memorials and cemeteries in honor of those who served. The wreaths are symbolic: the evergreens represent longevity and endurance, the red bow represents great sacrifice, and the circular shape represents eternity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eric M. Fisher)

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Delaware Army National Guard Color Guard fires a volley salute during the Wreaths Across America (WAA) event in Dover, Del., Dec. 9, 2019. During the Dover WAA event, many local and military leaders spoke before joining children from a local elementary school to place wreaths at each of the memorials located around Legislative Mall. The annual WAA event is held at more than 1,600 locations, where volunteers lay wreaths at memorials and cemeteries in honor of those who served. The wreaths are symbolic: the evergreens represent longevity and endurance, the red bow represents great sacrifice, and the circular shape represents eternity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eric M. Fisher)

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David Skocik, Delaware Veterans Coalition president, addresses attendees during a Wreaths Across America (WAA) event in Dover, Del., Dec. 9, 2019. During the Dover WAA event, many local and military leaders spoke before joining children from a local elementary school to place wreaths at each of the memorials located around Legislative Mall. The annual WAA event is held at more than 1,600 locations, where volunteers lay wreaths at memorials and cemeteries in honor of those who served. The wreaths are symbolic: the evergreens represent longevity and endurance, the red bow represents great sacrifice, and the circular shape represents eternity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eric M. Fisher)

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Maj. Gen. Michael Berry, Delaware Army National Guard adjutant general, speaks during a Wreaths Across America (WAA) event held in Dover, Del., Dec. 9, 2019. During the Dover WAA event, many local and military leaders spoke before joining children from a local elementary school to place wreaths at each of the memorials located around Legislative Mall. The annual WAA event is held at more than 1,600 locations, where volunteers lay wreaths at memorials and cemeteries in honor of those who served. The wreaths are symbolic: the evergreens represent longevity and endurance, the red bow represents great sacrifice, and the circular shape represents eternity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eric M. Fisher)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Peeler, 436th Operations Group commander, thanks the local community for their support during a Wreaths Across America (WAA) event in Dover, Del., Dec. 9, 2019. During the Dover WAA event, many local and military leaders spoke before joining children from a local elementary school to place wreaths at each of the memorials located around Legislative Mall. The annual WAA event is held at more than 1,600 locations, where volunteers lay wreaths at memorials and cemeteries in honor of those who served. The wreaths are symbolic: the evergreens represent longevity and endurance, the red bow represents great sacrifice, and the circular shape represents eternity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eric M. Fisher)

Snapshot: Wreaths Across America

Published Dec. 11, 2019
By Airman 1st Class Eric M. Fisher

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