Wreaths Across America ceremony is at noon today in Derby

Photo by Markanthony Izzo

DERBY - The Barque Eagle Sea Cadets take a moment together before the Wreaths Across America 2023 ceremony at noon today at St. Michael's Cemetery on Silver Hill Road.
The public is invited to this free event.

This is shared from a Facebook post. 

CWV Post 1562 to hold 'Wreaths Across America' ceremony in Ansonia

ANSONIA - A National Wreaths Across America Day ceremony will be held promptly at noon Dec. 17 at St. Michael's Cemetery. The same ceremony is held the same day and time nationwide and it is open to the public. 

"Our goal this year is to place 820 wreaths at St Michael's Cemetery," said Susan Ranno, Catholic War Veterans Post 1562 2nd vice president and area coordinator of Wreaths Across America. 

"With the generosity of sponsors we are hoping to reach our goal and ensure no veteran grave is forgotten." 

For more information on how to sponsor a wreath contact Ranno at 203-735-6505. 

Sponsorships are needed by Nov. 20, she said. Wreaths are $15 each.

This is a release from Susan Ranno.

Wreaths Across America ceremony slated at St. Michael's Cemetery in Derby

 

Wreaths Across America event slated at St. Michael's Cemetery in Ansonia, Derby

Guests will include: Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti; Derby Mayor Richard Dziekan; Ed Sharkey, U.S. Army; CWV Post 1562 Commander Tom Voytek, U.S. Navy; Richard Barrows, U.S. Air Force; Michael Kasinskas, U.S. Coast Guard; Rebecca Goddard, U.S. Merchant Marine; state Sen. George Logan, R-Ansonia.