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This year’s Annual Wreaths Across America State House Ceremony took place on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the RI State House.
The 2024 RI Wreaths Across America Ceremony included Governor Daniel McKee, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, Secretary of State Gregg Amore, General Treasurer James Diossa, Representative Sam Azzinaro, Chair, House Veterans Affairs, Officers of the RIFDA: Captain TJ Varghese, Chaplain, Rhode Island National Guard, Maria King President, Nicole Heywood, President-Elect, John Gallogly, Treasurer, Allan Bellows II, Immediate Past President, Raymond Butterfield III, Past President, Major General Christopher Callahan, Adjutant General and Commanding General of the Rhode Island National Guard,, Kasim Yarn, Director, RI Veterans Affairs, Veterans Groups that included Gold Star Families and Guests from Ponaganset High School.
The Wreaths Across America’s ceremony begins a week-long series of events designed to raise awareness and appreciation for the sacrifices of our nation’s veterans and their families.
The ceremony takes place in most of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. and have a particular focus on family during the holidays.
Volunteers conduct the State House ceremonies each year in their respective state capitals. Dignitaries and special guests are invited to speak in honor of our veterans and active military.
