At 9 a.m. on December 18th, 2021, the Nevada Department of Veterans Services held their annual Wreaths Across America event.
The event took place at two different locations: the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery (NNVMC) in Fernley and the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery (SNVMC) in Boulder City.
Today wreaths were placed on over 10,000 military members gravestones at the Fernley cemetery. It was the first time enough wreaths were donated to place one on every fallen veteran's grave. This is done to honor all those who served across the country.
The event first began in 2007 as a way to honor and remember military members. It also focuses on teaching future generations about the service and sacrifices given.
About the Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS):
"NDVS is dedicated to helping Nevada veterans obtain the services and benefits they have earned through military service. In addition to offering benefits counseling and assistance, which includes assistance with filing VA claims at no cost, NDVS manages the Northern and Southern Nevada State Veterans Homes and the Northern and Southern Veterans Memorial Cemeteries. To learn more about NDVS programs or services visit www.veterans.nv.gov and follow us on Twitter @NVDeptVeterans and on Facebook @NevadaDepartmentofVeteransService."
