Wreaths for Veterans Honor Service, Ceremonies Held Across County
Countywide wreath laying ceremonies took place Saturday and continued today as part of Wreaths for Veterans, bringing local residents together to honor military service and remember loved ones. The schedule covered eight cemeteries across Dubois County, providing multiple opportunities for volunteers, sponsors, and families to participate in remembrance events.
Organizers held countywide dedication and wreath laying ceremonies Saturday Dec. 13 and continued events today Sunday Dec. 14 as part of the Wreaths for Veterans program in association with Wreaths Across America. The program sought to place wreaths at veterans graves and to provide formal dedications at cemeteries across Dubois County, reinforcing a seasonal tradition of community remembrance and support.
A schedule released by organizers listed times and locations across eight local cemeteries. On Dec. 13 ceremonies included Shiloh Cemetery in Jasper at 12:00 PM, Enlow Cemetery at the Jasper Riverwalk at 2:00 PM, and a ceremony at Evans Cemetery following the Enlow event. Today's Dec. 14 schedule included St. Mary Cemetery in Ireland at 11:00 AM following the 10:00 AM Mass, Haysville Community Cemetery at 11:30 AM, St. Raphael Cemetery at 1:00 PM, and both Cuzco Cemetery and St. Peter Celestine Cemetery at 2:00 PM.
The events have immediate meaning for families who attend to place wreaths on graves and for volunteers who help coordinate logistics and travel between sites. Organizers encouraged volunteers and sponsors to support the initiative and pointed to the local Facebook group for additional details on participation and timing. For residents seeking to attend remaining ceremonies today, arriving early for parking and procession logistics is advisable.
Beyond the ceremonial acts, the program matters for community cohesion and care for veterans. Hosting ceremonies in eight separate cemeteries distributes participation across the county, making events accessible to residents from Jasper, Ireland, Haysville, Cuzco, and surrounding areas. The local effort mirrors wider patterns of civic volunteering during the holiday season and offers a direct way for individuals and organizations to contribute to veteran recognition.
As wreath laying continues today, organizers and volunteers will complete the county schedule and close a two day effort focused on remembrance. Local residents seeking more information or wishing to support upcoming activities are directed to the local Facebook group for the most current details.
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