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Wreaths Across America

Saturday, December 18, 2021
Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers

The annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony was held Saturday at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery. During the ceremony a Christmas Wreath is for each branch of the military, Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines and for those listed as POW/MIA.

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    Stoddard County Honor Guard member Bradley Williams lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
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    Jack Gilles lead both the invocation and benediction
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    Williams plays taps in the ceremony
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    The Stoddard County Honor Guard fires the ceremonial volley.
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    Randy Done speaks at the event.
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    Roy Rhodes, U.S. Army, prepares to lay a Veterans Wreath in memory of those who are listed as POW/MIA.
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    Sergeant First Class U.S. Army, Charles Long prepares to lays a Veterans Wreath in memory of those have served and are serving in the U.S. Merchant Marines.
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    Chief Warrant Officer 4 Retired Justin Baker, U.S. Coast Guard, Master Gunnery Sergeant James  lays a Veterans Wreath in memory of those have served and are serving in the U.S. Coast Guard.
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    Chief Warrant Officer 4 Retired Justin Baker, U.S. Coast Guard, Master Gunnery Sergeant James  lays prepares to lay a Veterans Wreath in memory of those have served and are serving in the U.S. Coast Guard.
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    Major John Myers, U.S. Air Force, Master Gunnery Sergeant James prepares to lay a Veterans Wreath in memory of those have served and are serving in the U.S. Air Force.
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    Petty Officer First Class Carl Bess, U.S. Navy retired, lays a wreath in Veterans Wreath of those have served and are serving in the U.S. Navy
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    Petty Officer First Class Carl Bess, U.S. Navy retired, prepares to lay a Veterans Wreath in memory of those have served and are serving in the U.S. Navy
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    Master Gunnery Sergeant James Hattie salutes a Veterans Wreath placed in memory of those have served and are serving in the U.S. Marine Corps
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    Master Gunnery Sergeant James Hattie  prepares to lay a Veterans Wreath in memory of those have served and are serving in the U.S. Marine Corps
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    Captain Scott Payne prepares to lay a Veterans Wreath in memory of those who have served and are serving in the U.S. Army.
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    Margo Martin places a wreath following the ceremony.
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    Wreaths line one of the Columbarium Walls
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    The Greenville FFA attended the event
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    Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths. (Photo courtesy of Dexter schools)
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    Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths. (Photo courtesy of Dexter schools)
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    Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths. (Photo courtesy of Dexter schools)
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    Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths. (Photo courtesy of Dexter schools)
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    Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths. (Photo courtesy of Dexter schools)
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    Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths. (Photo courtesy of Dexter schools)
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    Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths. (Photo courtesy of Dexter schools)
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    Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths. (Photo courtesy of Dexter schools)
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    Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths. (Photo courtesy of Dexter schools)
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    Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths. (Photo courtesy of Dexter schools)
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    Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths. (Photo courtesy of Dexter schools)
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    Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths. (Photo courtesy of Dexter schools)
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    Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths. (Photo courtesy of Dexter schools)
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    Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths. (Photo courtesy of Dexter schools)
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    Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths. (Photo courtesy of Dexter schools)
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    Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths. (Photo courtesy of Dexter schools)