In the largest such ceremony in Washington state, “Wreaths Across America Day” will be celebrated at Bellevue’s Sunset Hills Memorial Park Cemetery at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. The ceremony is open to the public.

More than 2,600 wreaths will be placed on veterans’ graves in the cemetery, honoring their long and faithful service. All are invited.

Senior officers of each branch of military service will place service wreaths, along with special wreaths honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action. In addition, the Canadian military will present a wreath representing those who have stood with the U.S. in battle during the 20th century.

Vietnam era veterans will be honored in conjunction with the 50th anniversary Vietnam War commemoration.

The event is sponsored by the Cascade Centennial Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, American Legion Post #161, Sunset Hills Memorial Park and The Association of Washington Generals.

Also participating are representatives of the University of Washington Air Force ROTC, Gold Star Mothers, various ROTC and JROTC units, Boy Scout Troop 606, the Patriot Guard Riders, members of the United States Navy Band, members of the Canadian military, the VFW Firing Team, state and local government officials, Kiwanis and Rotary civic groups.