'Wreaths Across America' Donations Sought For Bayville Cemetery

BERKELEY, NJ — The Bayville Cemetery is one of more than 2,500 locations across the country that will be participating in National Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 18.

Wreaths Across America is an annual effort to place wreaths at veterans' graves in cemeteries across the country.

The Berkeley Township Historical Society is seeking people to sponsor wreaths for veterans' graves at the Bayville Cemetery.

“In many homes, there is an empty seat for one who is serving or a photograph of their loved one, who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country,” the historical society wrote in a Facebook post. “There is no better time to express our appreciation than during the hustle and bustle of the Holiday Season. We hope you will join us at Bayville Cemetery on December 18th, to show our Veterans and their families that we will not forget.”

The historical society said they had identified nearly 100 veterans in the cemetery and are continuing to identify more locals that served their country.

Wreaths can be sponsored online here. Click on participating locations and type in Bayville Cemetery.

The Berkeley Township Historical Society will receive $5 for every wreath purchased.

Communities nationwide will lay the wreaths on Saturday, Dec. 18. Anyone interested in volunteering at the Bayville Cemetery can contact Kelley Butler at Bibble269@gmail.com or call the cemetery at 732-269-2805 and leave a message.

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