Veterans remembered at Camp Nelson
Published 4:45 pm Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Park Ranger Maureen Lavelle saluting the historic Civil War section that includes United States Colored Troops soldiers at Camp Nelson National Cemetery.
Superintendent Ernie Price laying a wreath at the grave of a United States Colored Troop soldier who enlisted in the US Army at Camp Nelson during the Civil War.
Members of the 12th United States Colored Heavy Artillery [Reactivated] at Camp Nelson National Cemetery.
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Veterans buried at the Camp Nelson National Cemetery were honored Saturday (Dec. 18.)
The Wreaths Across America program saw volunteers and attendees laid wreaths on the graves of veterans throughout the burial ground, with the intent to honor all who serve and teach the value of freedom.
Nationwide, Wreaths Across America sponsored approximately 17,000 wreaths this year, with around 2,500 other wreath-laying ceremonies total.
(Photos submitted)
