Merrimack Valley Credit Union (MVCU) is proud to announce its sponsorship of 100 wreaths through Wreaths Across America in partnership with the North Andover Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2104. The wreaths will be placed on veterans' graves at Ridgewood Cemetery (177 Salem Street, North Andover) on Saturday, Dec. 14, to honor those who have served and sacrificed for our nation.
Wreaths Across America is a national initiative dedicated to remembering fallen veterans, honoring those who serve and educating future generations about the value of freedom. MVCU's sponsorship ensures that the graves of 100 veterans at Ridgewood Cemetery will be adorned with fresh wreaths, a gesture of respect and gratitude during the holiday season.
"Supporting our veterans and their families is an important part of our mission to serve our community," said MVCU’s North Andover Branch Manager Lina Quijano. “We are honored to partner with our local VFW for this meaningful tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom."
The wreath-laying ceremony will take place as part of Wreaths Across America's National Wreath Day on Saturday, Dec. 14. There is still time for community members to sponsor a wreath as more than 1,500 fallen heroes have been laid to rest at Ridgewood Cemetery. Please click here or call program coordinator Bill Dolan at (978) 815-8624 by Tuesday, Dec. 3 to support the event.
"This year's theme for Wreaths Across America is Remember, Honor, Teach,” said Bill Dolan, VFW Post 2104’s Wreaths Across America coordinator. “This is VFW Post 2104 and North Andover's first effort and involvement with the Wreaths Across America program. Through the initiative of MVCU to be involved and to purchase 100 wreaths, we are closer to our goal of placing a wreath on each of the 1,550 Veterans buried at the Ridgewood Cemetery. We sincerely appreciate our community’s involvement to remember, honor and respect our veterans."
MVCU's sponsorship reflects its ongoing commitment to supporting community organizations and its dedication to honoring our nation's heroes.
Top of page: VFW members Bill Dolan and Jeff Clark stand with MVCU’s Merrimack Valley Regional Sales & Service Manager Kinjal Singh and MVCU’s North Andover Branch Manager Lina Quijano.