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Wreath Laying Ceremony

Wreath Laying Ceremony

The American Legion Post 189 of Lees Summit and the City of Lees Summit Parks and Recreation will host a "Wreath Laying Ceremony" this Saturday, December 21, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lees Summit Historical Cemetery at 806 SE 3rd Street. The event will honor and pay tribute to our fallen, as well as honor those who serve and their families. The public is invited to attend and also lay a wreath for a veteran friend/family member buried in the cemetery (bring your own wreath). There are currently 1,246 veterans in the LSHC.

This is a national event hosted by Wreaths Across America.

Link: https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/

If you have any questions, please call The American Legion Post 189 at 816-525-6070.

Lee's Summit Historical Cemetery
806 SE 3rd Street
Lee's Summit, MO 64063

 

This event was originally scheduled for December 14 but has been rescheduled due to weather.

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