Wreaths Across America’s annual “Escort to Arlington” kicks off on December 7. The official route, which can be viewed here, will travel down the East Coast, stopping at schools, memorials, and other locations to spread the year-long mission to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach the next generation the value of freedom.
Stops with public events will be held in Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., before arriving at Arlington National Cemetery on the morning of December 14: National Wreaths Across America Day.
For the 10th year in a row, Chevrolet has provided the 12 wrapped escort vehicles, including the All-Electric Silverado EV RST, to transport participating Gold Star and Blue Star family members and veterans during the week-long trip. In addition, Chevrolet has also sponsored 4,000 veterans’ wreaths for placement at Arlington National Cemetery to help honor our nation’s veterans.
“Chevrolet and its dealers are humbled to continue to play a part in the important yearlong mission of Wreaths Across America. This annual tradition, now in its 10th year for Chevrolet and its dealers in the Northeast Region, is something we all look forward to participating in each year,” Dan Adamcheck, regional director of sales, service, and marketing for Chevrolet, said. “To be able to give back to our communities and the men and women who have given so much to our country is truly an honor for Chevrolet and its employees.”
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The Escort to Arlington has grown to consist of 14 tractor-trailers representing Baylor Trucking, Budd Van Lines, Saia LTL, Schneider National, Witte Bros. Exchange Inc., Page ETC Transportation, Delhaize Transportation LLC, American Trucking Associations – Workforce Heroes, Cargo Transporters Inc., Prime Inc., Brown Dog Carriers, Walmart Transportation, Interstate Van Lines, and H.O. Wolding Inc. Load One Carriers will again serve as the ceremonial wreath transporter for the week. These dedicated organizations and their professional drivers will haul a portion of the sponsored veterans’ wreaths designated for placement by thousands of volunteers at Arlington National Cemetery on National Wreaths Across America Day.
What began 30-plus years ago as a pilgrimage by a Maine wreath maker in a single truck to deliver 5,000 wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery as a gesture of thanks has become a year-long mission to remember, honor, and teach. National Wreaths Across America Day ceremonies are happening at more than 4,800 participating locations nationwide on Saturday, December 14.
