East Haven held a Wreaths Across America ceremony on December 18, 2021 on the town green followed by volunteers laying wreaths at the grave sites of veterans. Wreaths dedicated to the different branches of the armed forces wait to be blessed. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

East Haven held a Wreaths Across America ceremony on December 18, 2021 on the town green followed by volunteers laying wreaths at the grave sites of veterans. Despite a steady rain many participants and volunteers gathered for the ceremony. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

East Haven held a Wreaths Across America ceremony on December 18, 2021 on the town green followed by volunteers laying wreaths at the grave sites of veterans. Volunteers representing the different branches of service form a circle prior to laying their wreaths. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

East Haven held a Wreaths Across America ceremony on December 18, 2021 on the town green followed by volunteers laying wreaths at the grave sites of veterans. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

East Haven held a Wreaths Across America ceremony on December 18, 2021 on the town green followed by volunteers laying wreaths at the grave sites of veterans. Army veterans Butch Manocchi and Ernie Perno lay a wreath dedicated to those currently serving and fellow Army veterans. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

East Haven held a Wreaths Across America ceremony on December 18, 2021 on the town green followed by volunteers laying wreaths at the grave sites of veterans. Army veterans Butch Manocchi and Ernie Perno lay a wreath dedicated to those currently serving and fellow Army veterans. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

East Haven held a Wreaths Across America ceremony on December 18, 2021 on the town green followed by volunteers laying wreaths at the grave sites of veterans. Ret. Marine Col. William Brown salutes after laying a wreath dedicated to those currently serving and fellow Marine veterans. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

East Haven held a Wreaths Across America ceremony on December 18, 2021 on the town green followed by volunteers laying wreaths at the grave sites of veterans. Jim Comiskey with Post 89þÄôs Honor Guard. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

East Haven held a Wreaths Across America ceremony on December 18, 2021 on the town green followed by volunteers laying wreaths at the grave sites of veterans. Bernie Russo lays a wreath dedicated to those currently serving and Navy veterans. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

East Haven held a Wreaths Across America ceremony on December 18, 2021 on the town green followed by volunteers laying wreaths at the grave sites of veterans. Volunteers open boxes full of wreaths to distribute. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

East Haven held a Wreaths Across America ceremony on December 18, 2021 on the town green followed by volunteers laying wreaths at the grave sites of veterans. Kevin Ward layþÄôs a wreath dedicated to those currently serving as well as Air Force Veterans. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

East Haven held a Wreaths Across America ceremony on December 18, 2021 on the town green followed by volunteers laying wreaths at the grave sites of veterans. A wreath laid at the grave of John E. Johnson who was killed while serving in the Army in World War II. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

East Haven held a Wreaths Across America ceremony on December 18, 2021 on the town green followed by volunteers laying wreaths at the grave sites of veterans. Kathy DeChello, L, and Judy Mison look for markers indicating where to place a wreath. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

East Haven held a Wreaths Across America ceremony on December 18, 2021 on the town green followed by volunteers laying wreaths at the grave sites of veterans. A wreath laid at the grave of a Civil War veteran. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

East Haven held a Wreaths Across America ceremony on December 18, 2021 on the town green followed by volunteers laying wreaths at the grave sites of veterans. Minister Mary Anne Osborn from Christ and Epiphany Episcopal Church places a wreath. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

East Haven held a Wreaths Across America ceremony on December 18, 2021 on the town green followed by volunteers laying wreaths at the grave sites of veterans. Bernie Russo, who earlier placed a wreath dedicated to current Navy personnel as well as veterans, walks through the cemetery after placing his wreaths. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

East Haven held a Wreaths Across America ceremony on December 18, 2021 on the town green followed by volunteers laying wreaths at the grave sites of veterans. Susan and Tom Shultz look over a veterans tombstone. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier