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Photos: Wreaths Across Chattanooga holds ceremony before arrival of wreaths for graves

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Former POW and Vietnam Veteran John Sparks salutes the wreath for POW/MIAS. A wreath recalled each branch of the service and POW/MIAS. — Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Former POW and Vietnam Veteran John Sparks salutes the wreath for POW/MIAS. A wreath recalled each branch of the service and POW/MIAS. Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Former POW and Vietnam Veteran John Sparks salutes the wreath for POW/MIAS. A wreath recalled each branch of the service and POW/MIAS.

By Staff photos by Robin Rudd December 18, 2020 1 min read

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Wreaths Across Chattanooga ceremony

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Commander William Jones salutes the wreath commemorating sailors of the Navy.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Wreaths Across Chattanooga held a ceremony, at the National Cemetery, prior to the arrival of Holiday Wreaths, that will be placed on graves. The event was private because of COVID-19 provisions.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Former POW and Vietnam Veteran John Sparks salutes the wreath for POW/MIAS. A wreath recalled each branch of the service and POW/MIAS.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Present and former members of the service salute as Major Andy Anderson and Commander David Cox play Taps. A wreath recalled each branch of the service and POW/MIAS.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Retired Navy Captain and Wreaths Across Chattanooga Co-Chair Mickey McCamish leads the ceremony.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / The present and retired servicemen cast long shadows before they honor the wreaths represented the branches of service and POW/MIAs.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Hamilton County Historian Linda Moss Mines speaks at the ceremony.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Former Merchant Marine Charles Dammann salutes the wreath commemorating the Merchant Marine. A wreath recalled each branch of the service and POW/MIAS.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Taps was played by Coast Guard Commander David Cox, pictured, and Air Force Major Andy Anderson.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Taps was played by Air Force Major Andy Anderson, pictured, and Coast Guard Commander David Cox. Wreaths Across Chattanooga held a ceremony, at the National Cemetery, prior to the arrival of Holiday Wreaths, that will be placed on graves. The event was private because of COVID-19 provisions.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Major Marty Nix delivers the benediction. Wreaths Across Chattanooga held a ceremony, at the National Cemetery, prior to the arrival of Holiday Wreaths, that will be placed on graves. The event was private because of COVID-19 provisions.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Wreaths Across Chattanooga Co-Chair Fran Barker makes remarks as Co-Chair Mickey McCamish stands to her left.

Wreaths Across Chattanooga held a ceremony at the National Cemetery prior to the arrival of Holiday Wreaths that will be placed on graves.

The event was private due to COVID-19 provisions.