On December 13, Girl Scout Troop 1693 joined Wreaths Across America volunteers across the nation and the world to lay wreaths on 650 veteran’s graves at five major cemeteries throughout St. George. The St. George event was organized by a small group of St. George residents and assisted by hundreds of local volunteers, according to Trina Schroeder, in a news release.

According to the Wreaths Across America website: “What began 33 years ago as a pilgrimage by a Maine wreath maker in a single truck to deliver 5,000 wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery as a gesture of thanks has become a year-long mission to Remember, Honor, Teach. Every year, more than 5,500 locations nationwide and around the world to honor the veterans buried there.” 

Girl Scouts of Maine builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. GSME provides services and support to over 12,000 girl and adult members statewide, and operates service centers and shops in South Portland and Bangor.