2024 marks the 12th year of the Wreaths Across America event at Toledo Memorial Park (the Park). Supporting veterans and their families is a very important part of what we do at the Park each and every day and this event serves as a touching yearly reminder of the good that comes from this work.
Every December the Wreaths Across America program brings communities together to honor and remember the service and sacrifice of veterans. The simple placement of wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes serves as a beautiful visual. What started as an effort to use surplus wreaths in a meaningful way has turned into more than 3,700 locations across the United States making sure veteran graves receive a wreath and a moment of thoughtful reflection.
In 2023, the Park placed more than nine thousand wreaths on veteran graves helping the venue to become the number one Wreaths Across America location in the entire state of Ohio and putting the Park in the top ten nationwide. All of this goes to show the importance and strength of the northwest Ohio community.
The mission of Wreaths Across America is to remember the fallen; honor those who serve; and to teach the next generation the value of freedom. Each year, it’s our hope that our event expresses this important message.
Help out by honoring a fallen hero by sponsoring a remembrance wreath, volunteering at the event or by attending with your family and loved ones. We hope to see you there.
Event details:
Date: Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024
Time: noon
Location: Toledo Memorial Park