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Tallahassee celebrates Wreaths Across America Day

Tallahassee celebrates Wreaths Across America Day
Tallahassee celebrates Wreaths Across America Day
Tallahassee celebrates Wreaths Across America Day
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) – All across America people celebrated National Wreaths Across America Day.

Locally in Tallahassee about 500 people participated on Saturday, in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tallahassee National Cemetery.

A day to remember those who served our country and have past.

 The Local President of the Tallahassee Chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America explains what if feels to lay a wreath.

"It's always an honor to always be a part of any ceremony out here at the national cemetery and to be asked to hang the wreath for the United States Army, its a deep honor to me," said Joe West.

More than 1,400 locations in all 50 states celebrated the national day.