Wreaths Across America ceremony in Tecumseh honors, remembers fallen veterans

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TECUMSEH — Seven wreaths were placed at Tecumseh’s Brookside Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 16, as part of a Wreaths Across America ceremony that remembered and honored fallen veterans of the United States Armed Forces.

The wreaths were placed in the cemetery recognizing and remembering veterans who served in the United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Space Force divisions. A final wreath was hung in honor of those who were prisoners of war (POW) and those who are classified as missing in action (MIA).

Bulldog John Mersdorf, left, with assistance by Tom Pollock, hang a ceremonial wreath in honor of the United States Marine Corps Division Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, during a Wreaths Across America ceremony in Tecumseh at Brookside Cemetery.
Bulldog John Mersdorf, left, with assistance by Tom Pollock, hang a ceremonial wreath in honor of the United States Marine Corps Division Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, during a Wreaths Across America ceremony in Tecumseh at Brookside Cemetery.
Tecumseh Mayor Jack Baker, left, places his hand over his heart and receives a salute from Dan Dotsen, right, after hanging a ceremonial wreath in honor of the United States Space Force Division Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, during a Wreaths Across America ceremony in Tecumseh at Brookside Cemetery.
Tecumseh Mayor Jack Baker, left, places his hand over his heart and receives a salute from Dan Dotsen, right, after hanging a ceremonial wreath in honor of the United States Space Force Division Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, during a Wreaths Across America ceremony in Tecumseh at Brookside Cemetery.

More than 3,000 nationwide and international communities held Wreaths Across America ceremonies over the weekend. In Lenawee County, Tecumseh, Blissfield and Hudson had programs and services where community residents, local leaders and veterans' organizations gathered to remember those who protected the country and made the ultimate sacrifice.

More: Wreaths Across America observances scheduled for Dec. 16 in Lenawee County communities

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More than two million wreaths are placed on veterans’ graves each year during Wreaths Across America ceremonies.

Easton Hurley, left, poses for a photo with veteran John Beeman on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, during a Wreaths Across America ceremony in Tecumseh at Brookside Cemetery.
Easton Hurley, left, poses for a photo with veteran John Beeman on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, during a Wreaths Across America ceremony in Tecumseh at Brookside Cemetery.

“Remember our fallen veterans, honor those that serve and teach our children the value of freedom” is the core mission of Wreaths Across America, which can be found at wreathsacrossamerica.org.

In addition to Saturday’s ceremony, Brookside Cemetery in Tecumseh hosts the city's annual Memorial Day and Veteran's Day events. The cemetery is filled with historic monuments and tombstones, dating back to the early 1800s.

A total of seven wreaths were placed in Tecumseh's Brookside Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, honoring branches of the United States military during a Wreaths Across America ceremony. The ceremonial wreaths were hung in honor of the United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Space Force and prisoners of war and those military members missing in action.

This article originally appeared on The Daily Telegram: Wreaths Across America ceremony in Tecumseh honors fallen veterans