The Fairhaven Veterans Services Office and a group of volunteers placed wreaths at the graves of veterans at Riverside Cemetery on Saturday, 12/3/22.
Veterans Agent Brad Fish thanked everyone for volunteering their time and those who donated, and gave a shout out to Kenny’s Farm Stand for giving the town a great price on the wreaths.
The Veterans Office places wreaths during the holiday season, and places flags on Memorial Day. To learn more about what the office does and benefits for veterans, visit https://www.fairhaven-ma.gov/veterans-services or call 508-979-4029. The Fairhaven Veterans Services Office is located at the Council on Aging/Senior Center, 229 Huttleston Avenue (near Stop & Shop), Fairhaven.
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- Volunteers fan out across Riverside Cemetery in Fairhaven on 12/3/22 to place wreaths at the graves of veterans. Submitted photo courtesy of Kathy Lopes.
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- Fairhaven Veterans Agent Brad Fish speaks to volunteers on 12/3/22 just before they fan out to place wreaths at the graves of veterans. Submitted photo courtesy of Kathy Lopes.
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- Children join the adult volunteers placing wreaths at the graves of veterans at Riverside Cemetery in Fairhaven on 12/3/22. Submitted photo courtesy of Kathy Lopes.
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- Fairhaven Veterans Agent Brad Fish places a wreath on a stand near the graves of veterans at Riverside Cemetery in Fairhaven on 12/3/22. Submitted photo courtesy of Kathy Lopes.
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