Wreaths Across America

Saratoga National Cemetery

It's That Time of Year

Every year in early December, scores of tractor trailer trucks leave Maine and make their way across the U.S. to deliver wreaths to Veteran's cemeteries. Wreaths which have been purchased by citizens for placement on the graves of our honored veterans at Christmas time.

Capital area Patriot Guard Riders have been a part of the volunteer effort that fund raises for and physically places these wreaths at the graves at Saratoga National Cemetery.

Hard to believe but it is that time of year again - time to begin to ramp up our efforts to see to it that as many wreaths as possible are able to be placed on the graves of our veterans at Saratoga National Cemetery.

The Patriot Guard Riders of Eastern New York have been granted Group Sponsorship status within the Wreaths Across America (WAA) organization. So, what does our Group Sponsorship status mean?

New - For every $17 wreath purchased using our code of NY0057P - WAA will donate $5 back to the Patriot Guard Riders. 100% of the WAA funds received by the PGR will be used to help our homeless veterans in need. A Win-Win – get a wreath – help a veteran.

For the 9th year in a row our ultimate goal was achieved – 16,000+ wreaths were able to completely cover every veteran’s grave at the cemetery – this couldn’t have happened without all your support.

Now is not the time to rest on our laurels. The cemetery inters over an additional 1000+ veterans every year, so we have to make sure we keep up with these increases.

If any of you should have any questions about the forms or about the Wreaths Across America program, please feel free to contact me at any time.

This is a voluntary program, participate or don't participate but spread the word about this wonderful program to others who you think may be interested.

DO YOUR PART – THEN TELL OTHERS.

Let’s hope that this year’s efforts will exceed last year’s. Thank you once again for all your help.

Bill Schaaf
Patriot Guard Riders NY - State Captain
Veteran Recovery Program - NY State Coordinator
PGR NY Board of Directors - President
pgrnysc@gmail.com
billschaaf@aol.com
518-542-0608

Ordering your wreath(s) is even easier now!

Mail In Order Form

You will see on the order form that the Sponsoring Group ID# is “NY0057P” for the Patriot Guard Riders, but just as important appropriate cemetery designation for Saratoga National Cemetery is “NYGSNS” - has been filled in for you. Download the pdf form to your computer or phone and just complete the form (it's fillable) and mail in check with your order and our sponsorship code will be credited.