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Catholic war veterans honored with Christmas wreaths

Catholic Herald Staff Report
12/16/24

A father salutes as his son stands at attention before the grave of a military veteran at St. Mary of Sorrows Cemetery in Fairfax Dec. 14. DOUGLAS FRASER | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

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A group of Cub Scouts pays respect to veterans at the Wreaths Across America event at St. Mary of Sorrows Cemetery in Fairfax Dec. 14. DOUGLAS FRASER | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

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A family gathers in front of the grave of a veteran at St. Mary of Sorrows Cemetery in Fairfax Dec. 14. DOUGLAS FRASER | CATHOLIC HERALD

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Al Obuchowski wears a Santa Claus suit as he salutes at the grave of a veteran at St. Mary of Sorrows Cemetery in Fairfax Dec. 14. DOUGLAS FRASER | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

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Participants wait in line to place a wreath on the grave of a veteran at St. Mary of Sorrows cemetery in Fairfax Dec. 14. DOUGLAS FRASER | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

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The National Wreaths Across America Day was held Dec. 14 at Historic St. Mary of Sorrows Cemetery in Fairfax, honoring veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The goal is to make sure no one is forgotten by placing a Christmas wreath on the grave of all war veterans who rest in honor.   

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