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Leavitt Funeral Services partnering with Wreaths Across America for 18th continuous year

PARKERSBURG -- On Saturday, Dec. 13, wreaths will be placed on the graves of local veterans to pay tribute to those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice for the country.

Leavitt Funeral Services and Crematory began working with the Wreaths Across America project in 2007 as a gesture of thanks to remember the nation's fallen and to honor their service.

According to Jon Leavitt, fifth-generation owner and funeral director, "the Wreaths Across America Project has grown into a national, yearlong movement of dedicated volunteers and communities coming together to teach the next generation about the value of freedom while honoring veterans."

This year, Leavitt Funeral Services and Crematory is one of 3,900 participating locations nationwide taking orders from the Mid-Ohio Valley community for wreaths to be placed on veterans' graves at cemeteries throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley. National Wreaths Across America Day will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13.

"Our goal is to create awareness of this program among individuals and businesses in the communities we serve," said Leavitt.

The staff at Leavitt Funeral Services will assist those interested in participating by sponsoring one or more wreaths.

Leavitt added, "Honoring our veterans is important, and our staff looks forward to taking orders and providing the wreaths to sponsors so they can be placed on the headstones of our local heroes."

"We are grateful to the thousands of supporters who dedicate their time, energy, and resources to fulfilling this mission," said Stephen Leavitt, fifth-generation owner and funeral director. "As a result of their continued support, Wreaths Across America continues to grow and touch new people each year."

The deadline to place an order is Wednesday, Nov. 26. Wreaths are $17 each. Sponsors will be notified when the wreaths arrive and are available for pickup.

Individuals and businesses interested in sponsoring a wreath can do so by visiting rb.gy/rpvrd, or by calling Leavitt Funeral Services and Crematory at 304-422-6459.