Wreaths Across America event to honor veterans coming to Redmond

The David Douglas Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) of Redmond will conduct a Wreaths Across America ceremony at 9 a.m. Dec. 13 at the Cedar Lawns Memorial Park and Cemetery, 7200 180th Ave. N.E., Redmond.

The David Douglas Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) of Redmond will conduct a Wreaths Across America ceremony at 9 a.m. Dec. 13 at the Cedar Lawns Memorial Park and Cemetery, 7200 180th Ave. N.E., Redmond.

A National Remembrance Ceremony includes participation from a color guard, Boy Scout Troops, Girl Scouts and a taps player. The event is held rain or shine with a covered tent, chairs and refreshments courtesy of Cedar Lawns Memorial Park and Cemetery. Redmond Mayor John Marchione will attend as well as Redmond City Council members.

Seven ceremonial wreaths will be placed to remember those who served. Specially designated wreaths for the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marineand POW/MIA will be placed on memorials during a ceremony that will be coordinated simultaneously at more than 500 participating locations all across the country.