This badge, “All Gave Some, Some Gave All,” is one of several affixed to wreaths that will be placed at the graves of veterans buried at Riverside Cemetery in Fairhaven on Saturday, 12/4/21, an annual program by the Fairhaven Veterans Services Office to place wreaths to honor veterans at all the cemeteries in town. Photo by Beth David.
By Beth David, Editor
Several volunteers joined Fairhaven Veterans Services Officer Brad Fish on Saturday morning, 12/4/21 to place Christmas wreaths at cemeteries in Fairhaven. At Riverside Cemetery, the volunteers placed 32 wreaths on stands at locations throughout the cemetery.
Mr. Fish thanked volunteers and a list of 21 donors, some who donated in memory of loved ones.
Mr. Fish told the group of about 10 people that this year they had 32 wreaths, and hopefully next year they will have 64.
“It’s getting bigger, bigger and better,” said Mr. Fish.
Wreaths were paid for with donations. To contribute, send check or money order to The Fairhaven Veterans Office Wreath Gift Account, 40 Center St., Fairhaven, MA 02719, for next year’s event.
To learn more about the Veterans Services Office and the services it provides, call Mr. Fish at 508-979-4023 ext 114.
Christmas wreaths wait in a pickup truck for placement at the graves of veterans buried at Riverside Cemetery in Fairhaven on Saturday, 12/4/21, an annual program by the Fairhaven Veterans Services Office to place wreaths to honor veterans at all the cemeteries in town. Photo by Beth David.
Fairhaven Veterans Services Officer Brad Fish speaks to volunteers before they fan out to place wreaths at the graves of veterans buried at Riverside Cemetery in Fairhaven on Saturday, 12/4/21, an annual program by the Fairhaven Veterans Services Office to place wreaths to honor veterans at all the cemeteries in town. Photo by Beth David.
Volunteer Elaine Eldridge places a wreath on a stand in front of the Civil War Memorial at Riverside Cemetery in Fairhaven on Saturday, 12/4/21, an annual program by the Fairhaven Veterans Services Office to place wreaths to honor veterans at all the cemeteries in town. Photo by Beth David.
Volunteer Frank Fostin places a wreath on a stand at Riverside Cemetery in Fairhaven on Saturday, 12/4/21, an annual program by the Fairhaven Veterans Services Office to place wreaths to honor veterans at all the cemeteries in town. Photo by Beth David.
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