MACKINAC ISLAND – On Sat., Dec.16, volunteers across the nation joined together in the National Wreaths Across America Day. These ceremonies, held simultaneously at over 4,225 participating locations across the country, honored over three million veterans this year as volunteers placed a wreath on their grave and said their name aloud.
Members of the Civil Air Patrol’s Grayling Cadet Squadron were joined by members of the Chippewa Composite Squadron out of Sault Ste. Marie, VFW Post members of Mackinac Island, and local students and residence in remembrance of veterans laid to rest on Mackinac Island.
For many of the ten cadets and five senior members, this was their first time participating in the event on Mackinac Island and left a lasting impression on them. C/2d Lt Israel Burgess, age 16, was asked why this ceremony is important and he said, “This ceremony is important because it puts into perspective how many people served our country, and how many people and youth still honor them. We should be thankful.”
Beyond the ceremony, members had a chance to explore the island and visit some of the other memorials located there. C/A1C Kayla Moore, age 13, enjoyed “getting to see the old buildings and reading the different memorials around the island.”
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