Residents in Putnam County take time during the holiday season to honor the men and women who served that gave us the gift of freedom. This is the 4th year
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OTTAWA
– Frigid winds did not keep area residents from attending the Wreaths
Across America
Veterans honored through Wreaths Across America
By Sam Shriver - sshriver@limanews.com
Nancy Rader stands over the grave of her father, Gail Bennett, a veteran who fought in World War II.
Sam Shriver | The Lima News
OTTAWA An estimated 1.7 million wreaths were placed at 2,557 locations across the country Saturday.
“The 2020 theme for Wreaths Across America has been ‘Be an American worth fighting for,’ and this year I have been blessed to see my fair share,” said Karen Worcester, executive director of Wreaths Across America.
In Ottawa, at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, 400 of those wreaths were placed on the graves of veterans.