By Nancy Fassbender | Wreaths Across America volunteer
As we approach Memorial Day — observed this year on Monday, May 26 — we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
As the East Valley coordinator for Wreaths Across America, I want to take a moment to recognize and remember these heroes. Two cemeteries in Mesa will be holding Memorial Day ceremonies to honor our interred veterans:
Mariposa Gardens, 6747 E. Broadway Road, Mesa — Ceremony begins at 10 a.m.
Mountain View Cemetery, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa — Ceremony begins at 9 a.m.
Wreaths Across America has had tremendous success over the past four years in Mesa in honoring our veterans and sponsoring wreaths for National Remembrance Day in December. Many of you have helped by volunteering to place wreaths and honoring those who served. I’m deeply grateful for your continued support.
This year, we are expanding our efforts. I am proud to announce that we will be adding a second location for our Dec. 13, 2025, Remembrance Day. More details to follow soon!
We will have a Wreaths Across America information table at both Mesa cemeteries during the Memorial Day ceremonies. Please stop by to volunteer, sponsor a wreath, or simply learn more.
Wreath sponsorships are $17 each, and for every wreath sponsored, $5 is returned to support local veteran programs.
