“Taps” for Wreaths Across America Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Posted by glennled on December 16, 2011
Last Saturday at 8:45 a.m., the 2nd Annual Wreath Laying ceremony was held in the Chimes Tower at Evergreen Washelli’s Veterans Memorial Cemetery in north Seattle. On the second Saturday of every December, similar ceremonies are conducted at Arlington National Cemetery, other veterans cemeteries in all 50 states, and veteran’s burial grounds around the globe. The Navy Wives Clubs of America led the volunteers who made this event happen here. See www.wreaths-across-amercia.org for a description of the national organization and event.
The Navy provided the color guard, and VFW Post 1040 of Lynnwood furnished the rifle team and bugler—me! You can see a video of the event and hear “Taps” at King-5 TV News,http://www.king5.com/news/cities/seattle/Holiday-wreaths-placed–135386858.html . The volunteers placed 100 wreaths on veterans graves here. There are six Medal of Honor and two Silver Star recipients buried at Evergreen Washelli (see my posts of 2 and 19 July 2011).
All but three of the photos below are courtesy of the Navy Wives Clubs of America. Click on any photo to enlarge it.
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- Veterans Memorial Cemetery, early morning
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- The Chimes Tower
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- Two 32-pound long-rifle cannons from U.S. frigate “Constitution” (“Old Ironsides”) were dedicated here on 9 June 1933. Each weighs 4,275 pounds.
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- U.S. Navy Color Guard
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- VFW Post 1040 fires a volley
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- “Present Arms” during “Taps”
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- VFW Post 1040 bugler, Glenn Ledbetter
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- Vounteers for Wreaths Across America ceremony
Glenn's Trumpet Notes 
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