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Record number of wreaths placed for Wreaths Across America

BEMIDJI--During the Wreaths Across America Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16, a total of 160 wreaths were placed on veterans' graves at Greenwood Cemetery.

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This year 160 wreaths were placed on veteran's graves in Greenwood Cemetery during the Wreaths Across America Ceremony on Dec. 16. Submitted photo.

BEMIDJI-During the Wreaths Across America Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16, a total of 160 wreaths were placed on veterans' graves at Greenwood Cemetery.

Officials said it is the highest number of wreaths than any previous year. The local event is part of the national Wreaths Across America, which shows "a united front of national unity across the United States of America as they remembered the fallen, honored those who served and are serving now, and taught children the value of freedom."

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This year 160 wreaths were placed on veteran's graves in Greenwood Cemetery during the Wreaths Across America Ceremony on Dec. 16. Submitted photo.

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