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    Volunteers are participating in a wreath-laying ceremony at a military cemetery on a rainy, overcast day. Multiple people are placing evergreen wreaths adorned with red bows at the base of uniform granite headstones. The event appears to be consistent with the annual 'Wreaths Across America' program, based on the FedEx truck visible in the background and the organized distribution of wreaths.

    SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    12.15.2018

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sonja Wickard 

    Navy Public Affairs Support Element East - (Active)

    181215-N-HV059-1070 SUFFOLK Va. (Dec. 15, 2018) Personnel Specialist 1st Class Anna Willis (front) places a wreath on a grave at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veteran’s Cemetery during a wreath-laying ceremony. The event has been hosted by the Horton Wreath society for 11 years to honor fallen service members. Those with family members interred at the cemetery are given the chance to lay their wreaths first, followed by the other volunteers. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sonja Wickard/Released)
     

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    Date Taken: 12.15.2018
    Date Posted: 12.15.2018 16:04
    Photo ID: 4977664
    VIRIN: 181215-N-HV059-1070
    Resolution: 4430x2492
    Size: 1.17 MB
    Location: SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA, US
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    A military ceremony is taking place at a cemetery during rainy weather, where Navy personnel and other service members are placing evergreen wreaths on grave markers. The foreground shows a Navy sailor in dress uniform carefully placing a wreath at a headstone. A line of military and civilian attendees stands in the background holding umbrellas.
    A solemn outdoor ceremony is taking place at what appears to be a cemetery or memorial site on a rainy day. A line of individuals dressed in black uniforms are placing evergreen wreaths at grave markers or memorial stones. A large crowd of observers stands in the background, many holding umbrellas to shield themselves from the rain.
    A group of volunteers are unloading evergreen wreaths decorated with red bows from the back of a large truck in rainy, overcast conditions. The scene appears to be part of a 'Wreaths Across America' or similar memorial wreath-laying event, with participants including civilians and at least one person in military camouflage uniform. The wet weather and participants' rain gear suggest cold, inclement conditions during this community service activity.
    Volunteers are participating in a wreath-laying ceremony at a military cemetery on a rainy, overcast day. Multiple people are placing evergreen wreaths adorned with red bows at the base of uniform granite headstones. The event appears to be consistent with the annual 'Wreaths Across America' program, based on the FedEx truck visible in the background and the organized distribution of wreaths.
    A military cemetery during what appears to be a Wreaths Across America ceremony, with evergreen wreaths adorned with red bows placed at the base of each headstone. The foreground prominently features a granite headstone inscribed 'PRESTON ELLIS' with a Christian cross symbol. The overcast, rainy weather and people in rain gear in the background suggest this is an active wreath-laying event.
    A group of people are standing in a queue outdoors in rainy, overcast weather. Many are wearing plastic rain ponchos and at least one person holds an umbrella. The line appears to lead toward a dark structure or truck in the background, suggesting a distribution event or outdoor gathering.

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