Wreaths Across America marks 20 years at Alton National Cemetery

Margaret Hopkins & Sue Fitzgerald join Brian Trust on Our Daily Show to discuss the local Wreaths Across America effort, which will place balsam wreaths on graves at Alton National Cemetery. The ceremony is scheduled for December 19 at 11 a.m. at 600 Pearl Street, with Calvary Christian students, veterans and community volunteers taking part. The program also includes a memorial bell and letters of thanks for veterans.

Each wreath costs $17. Donations can be mailed to Wreaths Across America, P.O. Box 3081, Alton. To reserve one of 144 extra wreaths for a veteran buried elsewhere, call Sue at 618-530-1430 by December 2; reservations must be made by phone. The guests describe the volunteers and community support behind the ceremony and explain how excess wreaths have helped other cemeteries.