Forever, for veterans: Flagler joins Wreaths Across America on Dec. 18

Craig-Flagler Palms hosts the annual event.

By Observer Staff
| 6:20 a.m. December 21, 2021

The event was hosted by Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home, Memorial Gardens and Crematory, in Flagler Beach. Photo by Kyla Sabate

Sheriff Rick Staly. Photo by Kyla Sabate

Retired Army Col. Robert Borer. Photo by Kyla Sabate

Michael Wallis. Photo by Kyla Sabate

Henry Isern and Brandon McCann. Photo by Kyla Sabate

Dixon Garner and Todd Sceroe. Photo by Kyla Sabate

Marinus Storm Jr. and Douglass Hansen, active duty U.S. Air Force. Photo by Kyla Sabate

Chris Gurley and Paul Steggerda. Photo by Kyla Sabate

The Rev. Jeanine Clontz. Photo by Kyla Sabate

Photo by Kyla Sabate

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Uniting with people across the country, local supporters of veterans gathered on Dec. 18, at Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home, Memorial Gardens and Crematory, to honor the ultimate sacrifice.

Wreaths Across America started decades ago, with one man's annual tribute. The goal of the event is to help younger generals learn about the value of their freedoms.

At the Flagler event, Sheriff Rick Staly and retired Army Col. Robert Borer delivered speeches. Ceremonies were led by the Palm Coast Wreaths for Veterans Committee, and the Coastal Florida Police and Fire Pipes and Drums. The Rev. Jeanine Clontz said the prayer, followed by "Taps," played by World War II veteran Johnny Vidota, and then the laying of wreaths.