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Published January 19th, 2022
Wreaths Across America honors nearly 300 local veterans
Submitted by Vanessa Crews
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The service of nearly 300 veterans was honored and remembered at the Lafayette Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 18 at a special Wreaths Across America (WAA) ceremony hosted by the Acalanes Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The name of each veteran was said out loud and a wreath was placed on the gravesite. Mary Carrillo, chapter regent, called the occasion powerful, saying, "I am inspired by the sacrifices of these brave men and women who served our country. It is a privilege to recognize their service."
The chapter was assisted by several organizations including VFW Post 8063, American Legion Post 517 and Lafayette BSA Troop 284 and the Mt. Diablo HOG Motorcycle Group. Funding for the wreaths at the Lafayette Cemetery comes from donations to Wreaths Across America. All gifts made through Jan. 14 to WAA for the Lafayette Cemetery through the Acalanes DAR Sponsorship page were matched one for one to place wreaths in 2022. Visit the WAA website, www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/ca0565, or contact Terry Lucido, DAR member and chair of the local event, tlachenb@aol.com.

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