Remember, honor, teach
Dave Melancon photo
By Star Journal Staff
Northwoods National Cemetery in Harshaw was one of more than 3,700 participating locations where wreaths were placed as part of Wreaths Across America Day Dec. 17.
A ceremony began at 11 a.m., followed by wreath laying at 11:30 a.m. Girl Scouts, the American Legion Riders, District 11, Northwoods Honor Guard, veterans and volunteers worked together to “Remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach children the value of freedom.”
In Harshaw, 260 wreaths were sponsored, exceeding the local goal by 105 wreaths. For more information, visit wreathsacrossamerica.org.
PHOTOS BY DAVE MELANCON
Veterans, family, friends and volunteers met at the Northwoods National Cemetery in Harshaw Dec. 17 for Wreaths Across American Day. 
“TAPS” 
A member of the Northwoods Honor Guard. 
A wreath holding a small POW/MIA flag at Northwoods National Cemetery. 
A man and woman help with placing wreaths at Northwoods National Cemetery in Harshaw. 
Two women read the name of the veteran aloud as they place a wreath on Wreaths Across America Day, Dec. 17. 
Two men prepare to place a wreath at the Northwoods National Cemetery. 
Specialist Skip Dulin, member of the Northwoods Honor Guard, salutes. 
Rev, Charles Sheffler gives the invocation. 
Wreaths Across America Day was held Dec. 17. 
More than 2.7 million wreaths were placed at 3, 702 participating locations across the United States and abroad. 
Girl Scouts Troop 7227 in Tomahawk led the Pedge of Allegiance. 
A man and a woman help with the wreath laying part of the program Dec. 17 at Northwoods National Cemetery. 
A member of VFW Post 3143 in Rhinelander salutes before a wreath. 
Northwoods Honor Guard. 
The presentation of colors by the American Legion Riders, District 11. 
Wreaths are placed to remember fallen U.S. veterans. 
Anerican Legion Riders Association, District 11 was one of the event sponsors. 
The Northwoods Honor Guard prepares to fire a salute honoring the fallen.
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