Who: open volunteer opportunity for military members, veterans, families, etc. No age restrictions although children will need to be supervised by hers/his/their parents/guardians.
Lead organizations: Civil Air Patrol
What: 700 Veteran headstones for wreath placement
Where: Gaston Memorial Park at 1200 South New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054.
When: December 17, 12-4p, Ceremony starts at 12pm
Why: Honoring our veterans who have gone before us
How: People can park at the funeral home and along the cemetery roads. The ceremony is at the bottom end of the cemetery where the flags are and should be obvious. There will be some tents and chairs. Restroom is at the funeral home
Attire: comfortable outdoor attire, close toed shoes
Weather: rain or shine
On Scene Contacts: 2dLt Paul Oplinger (980) 925.0191Paul.Oplinger@ncwgcap.org / paul.oplinger@bofa.com or 1stLt Mike Hadrick Michael.Hadrick@ncwgcap.org (Cell) 571.405.7575
