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Guardian Angel Cemetery and Local Seniors Celebrate Wreaths Across America

More than 125 people attended dedication ceremony for area veterans who have passed away as part of the national Wreaths Across America program.

 
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Local Boy Scouts were involved in the Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday at the Angel of Peace Mausoleum at Guardian Angel Cemetery. Mike Scott
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Wreaths are shown that represent various branches of the military.
Members of a Veterans' Color Guard from Rochester and Utica are shown.
Members of all branches of the military were present to honor fallen veteans.
Area veterans perform a 21-gun salute to fallen colleagues at Guardian Angel Cemetery Saturday.
Local Boy Scouts were involved in the Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday at the Angel of Peace Mausoleum at Guardian Angel Cemetery.

A large crowd gathered at Guardian Angel Cemetery north of downtown Rochester on Saturday to memorialize veterans who have passed away as part of the Wreaths Across America event. More than 125 people were in attendance, including local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops.

Wreaths Across America is a national program that is held at thousands of sites around the U.S. More than 500,000 wreaths were expected to be placed at veteran grave sites nationally.

 

Related Topics: Guardian Angel Cemetery, Veterans, and Wreaths Across America

Joshua Raymond

1:56 pm on Sunday, December 16, 2012

I believe the second photo is actually the Knights of Columbus.

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