Atmos Energy is partnering with Wreaths Across America tomorrow, Dec. 16, to honor fallen veterans and their families on National Wreaths Across America Day. Joining more than 2 million volunteers nationwide, hundreds of Atmos Energy employees, and their friends and families across the eight states it serves will honor America’s heroes with a living memorial by placing veterans’ wreaths on the headstones of our nation’s fallen service members. When each wreath is placed on a headstone, the service member’s name is said out loud, further ensuring their memory lives on.
Here in the Mississippi division, Atmos Energy employees will participate in the following National Wreaths Across America Day events:
- 11:00 am at Natchez National Cemetery (41 Cemetery Rd Natchez, MS 39120)
- 10:45 am at Indianola Cemetery (851 Main St Indianola, MS 3875)
- 11:00 am at North Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery (2 Legion Rd Kilmichael, MS 39747)
As one of its core pillars, Atmos Energy is committed to fueling honor and thanks for our community heroes as part of our Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities initiative. This is yet another opportunity for the company to show respect and gratitude for hometown heroes across the eight states and more than 1,400 communities we serve. This year’s theme is “Serve and Succeed,” and Atmos Energy wants to help Wreaths Across America focus on heroic success stories that will help change discussions around what it means to serve your country.
“There are so many ways to make a difference, and Wreaths Across America Day is a powerful reminder of how our actions can have a lasting impact,” said Bobby Morgan Atmos Energy vice president of public affairs. “For all of our veteran and military families, we want them to know that we are grateful for their service and sacrifice. We hope everyone will join us tomorrow in honoring fallen soldiers and their families.”
The annual tribute that started more than 30 years ago by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester now takes place in local, state, and national cemeteries in all 50 states. Wreaths Across America is a national nonprofit organization founded in 2007 to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Since 2008, Congress proclaims a Saturday in December as National Wreaths Across America Day. The nonprofit’s yearlong mission is to remember the fallen, honor those that serve, and teach the next generation the value of freedom.
Along with wreath-laying ceremonies at cemeteries throughout the country, Wreaths Across America also holds a number of special memorial ceremonies. Visit https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/ to learn more and support their mission.
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