Wreaths Across America coming to Goodyear Farms Cemetery in Avondale
(Metro Creative Connection)
Avondale will take part in the annual Wreaths Across America campaign, a nationwide initiative that pays tribute to military veterans by adorning their headstones with wreaths.
The city’s parks and recreation department will be actively involved in laying wreaths at the gravesites of veterans interred at the historic Goodyear Farms Cemetery, located at 3900 N. Santa Fe Trail, in Avondale.
This solemn and respectful event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 16.
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Wreaths Across America coming to Goodyear Farms Cemetery in Avondale
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What: Wreaths Across America
About: Adorning military veterans headstones with wreaths
When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16
Where: Goodyear Farms Cemetery, 3900 N. Santa Fe Trail, Avondale
More Information: avondaleaz.gov/PARKS or call 623-333-2400
History of Goodyear Farms Cemetery
During the early part of Arizona’s statehood, vast acres of farm fields sprung to life in this part of the Valley. During World War I, the demand for cotton surged. Thousands of migrant workers from Mexico were brought in to work these farm fields. When the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic struck, Goodyear Farms established this cemetery to bury the farmworkers and their families who died from the flu. Over the years, the cemetery has served as a final resting place for Goodyear Farms workers and their descendants. This historical site is preserved and cared for by the city of Avondale, which is committed to preserving the history of the pioneers who transformed the arid desert into agricultural fields.
Source: City of Avondale
Special to Independent Newsmedia
Avondale will take part in the annual Wreaths Across America campaign, a nationwide initiative that pays tribute to military veterans by adorning their headstones with wreaths.
The city’s parks and recreation department will be actively involved in laying wreaths at the gravesites of veterans interred at the historic Goodyear Farms Cemetery, located at 3900 N. Santa Fe Trail, in Avondale.
This solemn and respectful event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 16.
“The Wreaths Across America campaign holds great significance as it serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by our military personnel,” a city of Avondale press release states. “By participating in this nationwide effort, we join communities across the United States in a collective expression of remembrance and appreciation for the individuals who have selflessly served in defense of our nation.”
Residents and local organizations are invited to the event, which gets underway at 9 a.m.
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