NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. ( FOX 56 ) — Hundreds of volunteers laid a wreath on a large number of the more than 17,000 headstones at Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Nicholasville to help fulfill Wreaths Across America ‘s mission on Saturday: to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach the next generation the value of freedom.
“It’s very important to bring the kids, to see the traditions here, to respect all the people that have served the generations for our freedoms,” said Carrie Gilbert, one of the volunteers.
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Judson Cochran, another younger volunteer, said, “When I grow up, I’d like to serve in the military, and I just want to help respect my elders.”
Bonded by their pride for the red, white, and blue, these volunteers came together for a cause bigger than themselves. But for some of them, it’s a bit more personal…