Wreaths Across America visits Ephrata

DeLane Kellogg shakes the hand of Ephrata resident and Vietnam veteran David Dungan and welcomes him home. Those working with the Wreaths Across America program work to honor those who served, both living and those who have passed on.
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Lt. Col. Kathy Maxwell of the Civil Air Patrol’s Columbia Basin Composite Squadron helps raise funds for the wreaths and the local CAP participates in the ceremonies each year. Featured is Maxwell in black along with local cadets and Maj. Jerome Bonneville, Squadron commander.

DeLane Kellogg gives Ephrata resident and Vietnam veteran David Dungan a Wreaths Across America coin that is specifically for Vietnam veterans.

Through Wreaths of America, 630 fresh wreaths were distributed on veterans’ graves between three northern Columbia Basin cemeteries in December 2021; 350 wreaths were placed in Ephrata, 140 in Soap Lake and 140 in Quincy

Combat Motorcycle Veterans who stopped by the mobile exhibit pose with Civil Air Patrol cadets in front of the trailer.

DeLane and Deborah Kellogg were the Wreaths Across America Ambassadors for the Ephrata stop.

The coin given out by Wreaths Across America that is specifically for Vietnam veterans. Coins are a long-standing military tradition that honors those who have served in ways above and beyond the call of duty.