By Mike McCombs
The Island News
Wreaths Across America Beaufort Coordinator David Edwards hates talking about the numbers. Yet each year, as Wreaths Across America Day approaches, it’s inevitable Edwards will be asked, “How close are they?”
“Just write this,” Edwards said. “… Tell everybody I said, ‘We are very short on wreaths. There’s still time, though. We’ll take order right up until they close the doors on the truck. I know times are tough. I know people gave to Helene, I know people gave to other hurricanes. Everybody’s having a little difficulty. But if you can help out, please do.”
The Remembrance Wreaths cost $17, and it takes roughly 26,000 to adorn every headstone in Beaufort National Cemetery.
At press time, Edwards and Wreaths Across America Beaufort are about 60 percent of the way to reaching their goal of a wreath on every headstone, a goal they’ve met the past four years.
To sponsor a Remembrance Wreath, click on the QR code on Wreaths Across America Beaufort’s Facebook page or visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/GA0175P. That code at the end of the web address guarantees the wreaths purchased make their way to Beaufort.
This year, National Wreaths Across America Day will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14. This is a free event open to all, and the organization encourages community members to participate by volunteering locally or sponsoring a wreath for an American hero.
For more information, visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org. Once again, to sponsor a wreath for Beaufort National Cemetery, visit wreathsacrossamerica.org/GA0175P.
Mike McCombs is the Editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.
