NewsDecember 18, 2021

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Chief Warrant Officer 4 Retired Justin Baker, U.S. Coast Guard, Master Gunnery Sergeant James  lays prepares to lay a Veterans Wreath in memory of those have served and are serving in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Retired Justin Baker, U.S. Coast Guard, Master Gunnery Sergeant James lays prepares to lay a Veterans Wreath in memory of those have served and are serving in the U.S. Coast Guard.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Major John Myers, U.S. Air Force, Master Gunnery Sergeant James prepares to lay a Veterans Wreath in memory of those have served and are serving in the U.S. Air Force.
Major John Myers, U.S. Air Force, Master Gunnery Sergeant James prepares to lay a Veterans Wreath in memory of those have served and are serving in the U.S. Air Force.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Petty Officer First Class Carl Bess, U.S. Navy retired,  lays a wreath in Veterans Wreath of those have served and are serving in the U.S. Navy
Petty Officer First Class Carl Bess, U.S. Navy retired, lays a wreath in Veterans Wreath of those have served and are serving in the U.S. NavyDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Petty Officer First Class Carl Bess, U.S. Navy retired, prepares to lay a Veterans Wreath 
in memory of those have served and are serving in the U.S. Navy
Petty Officer First Class Carl Bess, U.S. Navy retired, prepares to lay a Veterans Wreath in memory of those have served and are serving in the U.S. NavyDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Master Gunnery Sergeant James Hattie salutes a Veterans Wreath placed in memory of those have served and are serving in the U.S. Marine Corps
Master Gunnery Sergeant James Hattie salutes a Veterans Wreath placed in memory of those have served and are serving in the U.S. Marine CorpsDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Master Gunnery Sergeant James Hattie  prepares to lay a Veterans Wreath in memory of those have served and are serving in the U.S. Marine Corps
Master Gunnery Sergeant James Hattie prepares to lay a Veterans Wreath in memory of those have served and are serving in the U.S. Marine CorpsDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Captain Scott Payne prepares to lay a Veterans Wreath in memory of those who have served and are serving in the U.S. Army.
Captain Scott Payne prepares to lay a Veterans Wreath in memory of those who have served and are serving in the U.S. Army.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
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Margo Martin places a wreath following the ceremony.
Margo Martin places a wreath following the ceremony.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Stoddard County Honor Guard member Bradley Williams lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Stoddard County Honor Guard member Bradley Williams lead the Pledge of Allegiance.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Wreaths line one of the Columbarium Walls
Wreaths line one of the Columbarium WallsDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
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The Greenville FFA attended the event
The Greenville FFA attended the eventDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.
Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.
Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.
Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.
Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.
Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.
Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.
Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Jack Gilles lead both the invocation and benediction
Jack Gilles lead both the invocation and benedictionDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.
Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
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Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.
Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
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Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.
Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
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Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.
Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.
Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
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Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.
Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.
Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.
Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
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Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.
Students from T>S Hill Middle School assisted with the placement of the wreaths.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Williams plays taps in the ceremony
Williams plays taps in the ceremonyDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
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The Stoddard County Honor Guard fires the ceremonial volley.
The Stoddard County Honor Guard fires the ceremonial volley.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
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Randy Done speaks at the event.
Randy Done speaks at the event.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Roy Rhodes, U.S. Army, prepares to lay a Veterans Wreath in memory of those who are listed as POW/MIA.
Roy Rhodes, U.S. Army, prepares to lay a Veterans Wreath in memory of those who are listed as POW/MIA.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Sergeant First Class U.S. Army, Charles Long prepares to lays a Veterans Wreath in memory of those have served and are serving in the U.S. Merchant Marines.
Sergeant First Class U.S. Army, Charles Long prepares to lays a Veterans Wreath in memory of those have served and are serving in the U.S. Merchant Marines.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Retired Justin Baker, U.S. Coast Guard, Master Gunnery Sergeant James  lays a Veterans Wreath in memory of those have served and are serving in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Retired Justin Baker, U.S. Coast Guard, Master Gunnery Sergeant James lays a Veterans Wreath in memory of those have served and are serving in the U.S. Coast Guard.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers

The annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony was held Saturday at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery. During the ceremony a Christmas Wreath is for each branch of the military, Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines and for those listed as POW/MIA.

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