Wreaths Across America , a ceremony dedicated to fallen soldiers and the families of those who served in the armed forces, may be held at Resurrection Cemetery on Saturday.
The American Veterans Memorial part of the cemetery will host the event starting at lunch.
Guest speakers will include Doug” Odie” Slocum, Brigadier General ( Ret. ) and former president of Selfridge Air National Guard Base, along with state Rep.  , Joe Aragona, a , Clinton Township , Republican.
” Wreaths Across America is about remembering our fallen , U. S.  , soldiers, honoring those who now serve, and teaching our children the principles of freedom”, Aragona said in a media release.
Aragona said he is proud to carry on Clinton Township ‘s , Wreaths Across America , event in the tradition set by former town supervisor , Bob Cannon, who retired in November.
In this , Macomb Daily , report image, American Heritage Girls , Kenzie Phelps, Mary Zueaick and , Margot Silva , show their support at , Resurrection Cemetery. ( MACOMB DAILY FILE PHOTO )
According to the launch, more than 30 years ago, holiday bouquets were initially donated and placed on the tombs of military at , Arlington National Cemetery. In 2007, a regional nonprofit was founded, and , Wreaths Across America , expanded across , the United States.
Reincarnation Cemetery’s website shows the tomb has become one of the largest , Garlands Across America , events held every in , Michigan.
The community is invited to occurrences hosted throughout the year on , Memorial Day, Patriots Day, and , Veterans Day. For more information, visit 586-286-9020 or visit , website. mtelliott.com/veterans-day.
Ascension Cemetery , is at , 18201 Clinton River Road, west of , Garfield Road,  , Clinton Township.
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