More than 1.7 million wreaths were placed on headstones across the nation.
âWe say their name out loud and thank them for their service,â said Kevin Cook, scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 20 in Normal. âItâs an honor to bring our Scouts and have them participate in such a meaningful event.â
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Several Cub Scout and Boy Scout troops from the Twin Cities participated.
âI really think that is special,â said Francis Newbern of Bloomington. âMy grandson was excited to participate and we talked a lot about his grandfather, who is buried here, today.â