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Wreaths Across America Announces 2023
Escort to Arlington Route
Chevrolet to once again lead the country’s longest
veterans’ parade with wrapped vehicles transporting
Gold and Blue Star families, veterans, and American
patriots!
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine –
What has become known as the
country’s longest veterans’ parade – Wreaths Across
America’s annual “Escort to Arlington” – kicks off
on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. The
official route, which can be viewed here,
will travel down the East Coast, stopping at
schools, memorials, and other locations along the
way to spread the year-long mission to REMEMBER the
fallen, HONOR those who serve, and TEACH the next
generation the value of freedom.
Stops with public events will be held
in Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut,
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and
Washington D.C., before arriving at Arlington
National Cemetery on the morning of Saturday,
Dec. 16 – National Wreaths Across America Day.
For the 9th year in a row
Chevrolet, has generously provided the
12 wrapped escort vehicles that will transport participating Gold Star
families and veterans during the week-long trip. In
addition, Chevrolet has also sponsored 4,000
veterans’ wreaths for placement at Arlington
National Cemetery to help honor our nation’s
veterans.
“Chevrolet and its dealers are once
again proud to support the yearlong mission of
Wreaths Across America. This annual tradition is one
Chevrolet and its dealers here in the Northeast
Region look forward to participating in each year,”
said Dan Adamcheck, Regional Director of Sales,
Service and Marketing for Chevrolet.
“To be able to give back to our communities, and the
men and women who have given so much to our country
is truly an honor for Chevrolet and its employees.”
Participants for this year’s Escort
to Arlington will include Gold Star families –
including the current National President of American
Gold Star Mothers, Inc., Pamela Stemple – Blue Star
families, volunteers, and veterans representing many
eras and Veteran Service Organizations such as the
American Legion Auxiliary – including current
National President Lisa Williamson – the American
Legion, Disabled American Veterans, VFW and VFW
Auxiliary, and more. Members of the Patriot Guard
Riders and Patriot Riders, and law enforcement from
departments across Maine and other states along the
route will provide escort to ensure safe transport
for all participants throughout the week.
The Escort to Arlington has grown to
consist of 13 tractor-trailers representing Baylor
Trucking, Budd Van Lines, Saia LTL, Schneider
National, Witte Bros. Exchange, Inc., Hartt
Transportation Systems, Inc., Delhaize
Transportation LLC (DBA Hannaford Supermarkets),
American Trucking Associations – Workforce Heroes,
Cargo Transporters, Inc., Prime Inc., Tyson Foods,
Inc., Walmart Transportation, and Pottles
Transportation. Additionally, Load One Carriers will
once again serve as the ceremonial wreath
transporter for the week. These dedicated
organizations and their professional drivers will
haul a portion of the sponsored veterans’ wreaths
heading to Arlington National Cemetery for placement
on Saturday, Dec. 16.
What began 30+ years ago as a
pilgrimage by a Maine wreath maker in a single truck
to deliver 5,000 wreaths to Arlington National
Cemetery as a gesture of thanks has become a
year-long mission to Remember, Honor, Teach. National
Wreaths Across America Day ceremonies are happening
at more than 4,000 participating locations across
the country on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. These
events are free and open to all people. To find a
participating location near you to support and/or
volunteer to place wreaths, click
here.
In total, 259,000 sponsored veterans’
wreaths are needed to reach the goal of placing a
wreath on every eligible marker at Arlington
National Cemetery. To make a $17 sponsorship which
supports the year-round mission and places a
veteran’s wreath for an American hero this year, or
to register to volunteer, please visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/ARLING.
Learn More here: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/Home/News/1040
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