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13Dec2025 Wreaths Across America
In the early hours of December 13, 2025, 23 members of the Glen Lakes Veterans & Friends Association led by a 4-person motorcycle escort from Rolling Thunder, left the clubhouse parking lot headed for Bushnell National Cemetery. Their goal was to honor our American veterans lying in rest, by taking part in an annual wreath laying ceremony known as Wreaths Across America. At exactly the same time, and on the same day in all 50 states, wreaths are being placed on the gravesites of each of our veterans by an army of volunteers. Your Glen Lakes members were there. Why? They believe in the Wreaths Across America mission statement:
Remember the Fallen
Honor Those Who Served
Teach Our Children the Value of Freedom
Remember the Fallen
Honor Those Who Served
Teach Our Children the Value of Freedom
GLVFA Charities
Chairman Dick Rowland, President Curt Riley, and FW Springstead HS Jr ROTC Senior Instructor Renee Teague, Maj (ret) with cadets
GlenLakes Veterans Memorial Retreat Ceremony
We hope you were able to join us on November 11 at 5:00 PM for a heartfelt Flag Retreat Ceremony at the GlenLakes Veterans Memorial. This hometown tradition welcomes all residents to gather in honor of our veterans and celebrate the spirit of service and patriotism that unites our community.
We hope you were able to join us on November 11 at 5:00 PM for a heartfelt Flag Retreat Ceremony at the GlenLakes Veterans Memorial. This hometown tradition welcomes all residents to gather in honor of our veterans and celebrate the spirit of service and patriotism that unites our community.
Veterans Day is observed annually on November 11, commemorating the armistice that ended World War I—signed at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918.
Originally known as Armistice Day, the holiday was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to honor all U.S. military veterans, both living and deceased. It serves not only as a tribute to their service and sacrifice, but also as a powerful reminder of America’s history and the enduring values shared by democratic societies around the world.
Originally known as Armistice Day, the holiday was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to honor all U.S. military veterans, both living and deceased. It serves not only as a tribute to their service and sacrifice, but also as a powerful reminder of America’s history and the enduring values shared by democratic societies around the world.
History of the American Soldier
Veteran Disability Services
Please visit our dedicated veteran's disability and general services webpage. The page has a lot of information for our members and veteran online visitors including information about the PACT ACT, VA Hotline, VSO information for our local area, and much more. If you are a veteran who is in need of assistance with disability claims, wanting to know where local veteran groups are/contact info, or perhaps in need of professional litigation services, the page is for you.
Partner With Us
Be an integral part of these efforts to honor and aid veterans by making a gift on our DONATE page.
Partner With Us
Be an integral part of these efforts to honor and aid veterans by making a gift on our DONATE page.
