ST. LOUIS COUNTY – A group of St. Charles moms are honoring veterans this holiday season by placing wreaths on headstones at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
The Gateway Blue Star Moms, a group made up of the moms of service members and veterans, said they know how important it is to remember those who’ve served.
“It’s amazing to learn these little snippets and realize this person lived that dash between those dates on that headstone,” the group’s first vice president, Janelle Eveld, said.
Each wreath costs $15 to sponsor. So far the Gateway Blue Star Moms have raised enough money for 1,600 wreaths, but they’re hoping to place at least 5,000.
They’re collecting donations through November 27. To donate, click here.
