Remember Our Fallen U.S. Veterans on Wreaths Across America Day
Wreaths Across America (WAA) is an organization that coordinates wreath laying ceremonies at more than 3,400 locations across the United States, at sea, and abroad to help remember veterans and their sacrifices. Since 2017, the Bennett Family of Companies and the Taylor Family Foundation have proudly supported WAA during the Christmas season by providing trucking and financial support for the organization.
During that time, Bennett and the Taylor Foundation have raised enough money to haul over 65,000 wreaths to Andersonville National Cemetery. For the first time last year, Bennett secured over 20,300 wreaths to meet its goal of covering every gravesite with a tribute wreath during the Christmas holiday. Entering its sixth year with WAA, Bennett’s financial goal is to surpass funds generated last year to ensure all 20,300 gravesites at Andersonville National Cemetery have a wreath.
“Wreaths Across America aligns with Bennett’s Patriotism core value. We have strong roots in the military with our employees, drivers and customers. Honoring our fallen heroes is a passion of mine, and for so many of our employees who have lost loved ones or choose to honor the sacrifice others have made for our freedom.”
said Lee Gentry, Executive Vice President of the Bennett Family of Companies
Bennett’s goal for Wreaths Across America Day on December 17, 2022 is to be able to cover all 20,300 graves at Andersonville National Cemetery with a tribute wreath during the Christmas holiday.
