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Wreaths Across America ceremony set for Dec. 19 at Historic Blocker Cemetery

Wreaths Across America will be held Saturday, Dec. 19, at Historic Blocker Cemetery, the City of Olive Branch said. The event will include wreath-laying to recognize veterans buried at the cemetery.

The city said 147 wreaths remain available for sponsorship. Donations can sponsor a wreath for a veteran’s grave through the Wreaths Across America website at https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/msbloc.

Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies every December under the themes “Remember, Honor, and Teach,” focusing on the sacrifices of veterans and their families. The post identified Ken Adams as Olive Branch mayor.

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