TYSONS, Va./ COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine—PenFed Credit Union has made a $25,000 donation to Wreaths Across America to remember fallen veterans and help provide enough wreaths to lay at Arlington National Cemetery.
Wreaths Across America’s weeklong journey began in Maine earlier this week, where the wreaths were assembled, and will end in a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
“We are honored to support Wreaths Across America—especially during these uncertain times—as they work to ensure the men and women who defended our nation’s freedoms are honored and remembered,” said James Schenck, president/CEO of PenFed Credit Union and CEO of PenFed Foundation. “I recently participated in a wreaths convoy stop in Maine and was so moved by the words of veterans, supporters and participants and what this organization means to them. When I heard there is a shortage of over 25,000 wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery, I knew PenFed had to help and I encourage others to do the same.”
In addition to the donation, PenFed is serving as the premier sponsor and the exclusive digital content producer following the complete wreaths convoy journey. PenFed Digital, led by Andrea McCarren, an award-winning nationally recognized journalist with decades of experience, is following the Wreaths Across America’s escort stretching from Maine to Virginia.
According to PenFed, through the team’s social media coverage, you can be inspired by how Gold Star mothers honor a daughter and son, learn about Wreath Across America’s history, witness a patriotic convoy stop in Portland, Maine, meet a career broadcaster turned Wreaths Across America Radio host and more.
This year, more than 1.7 million wreaths will be placed on veterans’ headstones at over 2,500 participating locations around the country including in Puerto Rico in honor of the service and sacrifices made for our freedoms, with the name of each fallen service member said out loud.