Over 1,400 wreaths to be laid at Veterans Cemetery

The Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake will be one of many sites across the country that will adorn its gravestones with wreaths for the annual Wreaths Across America, Dec. 17.

The cemetery will begin its ceremony at noon. Rudy Lopez, director of the facility, said 1,470 wreaths — 20 more than their goal — will be delivered to the cemetery for this year’s ceremony. Last year, volunteers laid 1,200 wreaths across the facility.

“The intent is to continue to honor those who served and those who sacrificed,” Lopez said. “It’s also a good opportunity for families to teach their chil...