Darlene Dwire and her husband, Jack, of Waterford prepare to place a wreath at the grave of a veteran Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 at Jordan Cemetery in Waterford during National Wreaths Across America Day. There were over 100 volunteers that placed 840 wreaths on graves during the event. The wreaths were sponsored by local corporations, The Ladies Auxiliary of the Goshen Fire Department and individuals. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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People bow their heads for a moment of silence in remembrance of veterans during a ceremony Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 at Jordan Cemetery in Waterford on National Wreaths Across America Day. Later over 100 volunteers placed 840 wreaths on graves during the event. The wreaths were sponsored by local corporations, The Ladies Auxiliary of the Goshen Fire Department and individuals. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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Eric Arbour and his daughter Kali, 10, of Waterford place a wreath for the Air Force while wreaths were placed at the base of a flag pole for each branch of the military during a ceremony Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 at Jordan Cemetery in Waterford on National Wreaths Across America Day. Arbour served in the Connecticut Air National Guard for 21 years. Later over 100 volunteers placed 840 wreaths on graves during the event. The wreaths were sponsored by local corporations, The Ladies Auxiliary of the Goshen Fire Department and individuals. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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Maria Defosse, of Niantic, places a wreath on the grave of a veteran while Justin Sylvestre, of Waterford, looks on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 at at Jordan Cemetery in Waterford during National Wreaths Across America Day. There were over 100 volunteers that placed 840 wreaths on graves during the event. The wreaths were sponsored by local corporations, The Ladies Auxiliary of the Goshen Fire Department and individuals. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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