Wreaths Across America visits DC’s war memorials

Wreaths Across America visits DC’s war memorials

On the eve of Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, when 450,000 wreaths are placed on headstones at Arlington National Cemetery, ceremonies were held at war memorials on the National Mall.

The event that started in 1992, when Morrill Worcester’s wreath company brought a surplus of 5,000 wreaths from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery, has grown to 5,600 locations across the country.

From transporting wreaths in a caravan to placing the rings on headstones, volunteers play a pivotal role for Wreaths Across America.

WTOP spoke to volunteers helping make the special day happen.

Bruce Witchard and his son made up part of the caravan that traveled from Maine with Gold Star Families.

“They don’t have that opportunity that I have,” Wit