Alison Runion with her son Thomas, 4, place wreaths at the gravesites of veterans during the Wreaths Across America event at the Temecula Public Cemetery in December 2023. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo
TEMECULA — The Temecula Public Cemetery District will host the local observance of National Wreaths Across America Day, part of the national mission of Wreaths Across America to Remember the Fallen, Honor Those Who Serve, and Teach the Next Generation the Value of Freedom on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m.Following the formal ceremony at 10 a.m., volunteers of all ages are invited to participate in the wreath placement, laying remembrance wreaths on veterans’ graves to honor their service and sacrifice. This year, the goal is to place wreaths on all 348 veteran graves at the cemetery, ensuring that each veteran is remembered by name.Community members can support the event in several ways. Individuals and families are encouraged to sponsor wreaths that will be placed on the
