#174 Wreaths Across America w/ Wayne Hanson

This week's Borne the Battle features Wayne Hanson, the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Wreaths Across America (WAA). WAA is a national campaign that coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at over 1,700 national cemeteries, culminating at Arlington National Cemetery. The three-fold purpose of WAA aims to remember fallen U.S Veterans, honor those who currently serve, and teach children the value of freedom. Here, Hanson explains WAA's humble beginnings and its rise into the national organization that it is today. In this episode, Hanson discusses his time in the Army and the socio-political atmosphere of when he returned from Vietnam. He talks about transition and his gradual involvement at WAA. Lastly, he shares the four words from a stranger that kept him motivated to work even to this day.

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#174 Wreaths Across America w/ Wayne Hanson is an episode from Borne the Battle by Department of Veterans Affairs.

This episode is 39:34 long.

This episode was published on Dec 4, 2019.

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