Lake Oconee Elks Lodge participates in Wreaths Across America

  • Wreaths in front of the Lake Oconee Lodge Veterans Wall.
    Wreaths in front of the Lake Oconee Lodge Veterans Wall.
  • Mike DePetrillo places a ceremonial wreath at the Lake Oconee Lodge Veterans Wall.
    Mike DePetrillo places a ceremonial wreath at the Lake Oconee Lodge Veterans Wall.
  • Bill Fleming played “Taps” at the Wreaths Across America ceremony at Lake Oconee Lodge Veterans Wall.
    Bill Fleming played “Taps” at the Wreaths Across America ceremony at Lake Oconee Lodge Veterans Wall.
  • Veterans placing ceremonial wreaths at the Greensboro City Cemetery. Bob Pluta in red hat and shirt is Lake Oconee Lodges Chaplain
    Veterans placing ceremonial wreaths at the Greensboro City Cemetery. Bob Pluta in red hat and shirt is Lake Oconee Lodges Chaplain
“A person dies twice. The first time is when life leaves their body, and the second time is when their name is spoken for the last time. Today, as you place wreaths, we ask you to say each name out loud.” These words from Karen Worcester, executive director of Wreaths Across America, were printed on each box of wreaths that adorned Eatonton cemeteries this past Saturday. On National Wreaths…

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