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As the holiday season approaches, the spirit of giving and gratitude is embodied by the efforts of organizations like Christmas Honors, dedicated to honoring veterans' sacrifices and service. With a deep-rooted commitment to supporting those who have served our nation, Christmas Honors provides a poignant opportunity to express our appreciation during the festive time of year. There are many avenues to contribute to this meaningful cause and underscore the significance of coming together to show our veterans that their dedication is cherished and remembered, especially during the holiday season.

Event Committee

This is an all hands-on deck committee. Volunteers work on any aspect of the workshop, event day and pick up day that needs help.

Wreath Workshop

Volunteer to help prepare the wreaths for Event Day. The process of the day includes unpacking wreaths, fluffing, adhering bows, loading, and laying the wreaths along the curbs at the…

Veteran Spotlight

This committee will work with our school partner(s) to coordinate the poster projects as well as promotion and display of the projects.

Promotional Support

Help promote, sell, and distribute Christmas Honor items such as ornaments, lapel pins and yard signs.

Lay Wreaths

Volunteers attend the ceremony on Event Day and participate in the laying of the wreaths to ensure that every headstone has a wreath before leaving the cemetery that day.

Trucks & Trailers

Trucks and Trailers are needed on Wreath Workshop and Pick Up Day to transport the thousands of wreaths to and from the Fort Smith Convention Center and Fort Smith National…

Concessions

Sponsors bless the event by providing food and drink for volunteers during the workshop and pick up day. Volunteers help prepare, distribute, and clean up food/drinks on those days.

Event Day/Ceremony

There is much that goes into Event Day. Volunteers can help with distributing programs, setting/taking down signage, addressing questions and premature laying of wreaths during family time, parking questions as…

Wind Patrol

Weather conditions can wreak havoc on the wreaths during December. The Wind Patrol team is on call to help as needed to restore any wreaths blown about to their original…

How to lay wreaths

Laying Wreaths - Key Points

  • Please place wreath so bow is on top
  • Lay wreath at a 60° angle against the headstone.
  • Do not use tape, wire, tie, stake, etc.
  • Only one wreath per headstone, unless the spouse was also a veteran.
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From Our Volunteers

“I had the privilege to represent the US Army for eleven years. Unfortunately, I had some heart issues and had to stop. Last year Phil Merry had the ceremony streamed live and I was able to watch it. I always looked forward each year to participating in the ceremony. It is a great service for all the veterans' families. My first wife is buried there along with a son-in-law and numerous cousins. Thanks to all the Christmas Honors committee members for everything you do.”
George GoinsUnited States Army Master Sergeant, Ret.