DSP set to participate in Wreaths Across America service

Members of the Delaware State Police have announced that they will be participating in a Wreaths Across America service as the truck convoy comes to the Smyrna in December.

The annual Wreaths Across America truck convoy will stop at the Smyrna Rest Area, Pavilion I, located at 5500 North Dupont Highway in Smyrna on December 15 at 11AM. This will be the only stop in Delaware on the convoy’s way to the Arlington National Cemetery, so the public is invited to attend.

The Delaware Vietnam Veterans of America Gold Star Program, along with representatives of the Delaware law enforcement community, will host a service to pay honor and remembrance to our fallen heroes who gave their lives while serving a cause greater than themselves. Organizers say that the service will include memorial themed activities, including the National Anthem, Taps, and Amazing Grace. The Delaware State Police Honor Guard, Pipes and Drums, and a bugler will be participating in the event, and Dover High School Jr. ROTC students will even be providing escorts to reserved seating for Gold Star Families and dignitaries.

This year’s wreath laying at Arlington National Cemetery will be on Saturday, December 17. Officials explain that the mission of National Wreaths Across America Day is To Remember, Honor and Teach. This mission is carried out by wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and more than 1,100 locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea, and abroad.