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Balsam wreaths such as this one on the grave of John Carroll Casbeer are placed during Wreaths Across America observances in remembrance of those who served to protect freedom and liberty. GREG SMITH | COURTESY PHOTO -
This group gathered at Smith Cemetery at School Creek to place Christmas wreaths on the graves of veterans buried there. ALICE CASBEER | COURTESY PHOTO
Volunteers across the United States placed more than 2.7 million wreaths on veterans’ graves as part of the National Wreaths Across America event. The recognition takes place annually on the third Saturday of December.
At Smith Cemetery at School Creek, 58 veterans were honored by more than 28 local volunteers on Dec. 17.
To open the ceremony, 2nd Lt. Chaplain John Latham of School Creek…