Always Remember
MEMORIES 2015-2016
Always Remember at National Wreaths Across America Day
Wood National Cemetery Milwaukee December 12, 2015
& into 2016!
 The Reason37,000+ rest within Wood National Cemetery Milwaukee. Help us Remember and Honor all! |  Remember, Honor, TeachThis is why Wreaths Across America (WAA) exists & why Always Remember formed! |
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 Special!Matt, WI State Representative K. Skowronski (State Committee Chair of Veterans & Military Affairs Cmte.), & Sam |  Official Picture #2Always Remember Team with Milwaukee Alderman R. Donovan, Asst. Dir. S. Austin Abraham Lincoln Cemetery Complex, J. Sorenson Location Coordinator, WI State Representative K. Skowronski, J. Church, Vice-Commander J. Puddy |
 Official Picture #1Always Remember Team with WI State Represetative K. Skowronski, Milwaukee Alderman R. Donovan, Vice-Commander J. Puddy, & J. Church |  Presentation of Arms |
 Community AttendantsNice community participation despite the weather |  Ceremony Begins |
 Ceremonial WreathsCivial Air Patrol Cadets with Ceremonial Wreaths |  Official Row |
 Officials AttendingVice-Commander Jeff Puddy, Jason Church, Pat (seated), & Milwaukee Alderman Robert Donovan |  Son of the Civil WarReading the History |
 Always Remember TeamMatt, Pat, Sam, & DeAnna Josh in the background |  Jason Church & PatJason Church, representative from WI Senator Ron Johnson's office. |
 Union SoldierAt top of monument. |  Base of MonumentInformation related to monument' erection |
 Monument HistoryThe story behind the Civil War Soldier & Sailor Monument |  Wreath PreparationPreparation of wreaths prior to ceremony |
 American Flag over-shadows monumentCivil War Soldiers & Sailors Monument in the background where ceremony took place. |
Looking at 2016
February 1 - Old German Beer Hall
Jason Church of Senator R. Johnson's office;
WI State Representative K. Skowronski; Matt & Sam Diorio
February 29
Mayor Barrett successfully tapped the keg with Mark Keast looking on.
February 29
Pat speaking with DeAnna and her Sisters Candi and Jacki. with Sam listening in.
February 29
Pat, Matt, Mayor Barrett, DeAnna, and Sam
Donation container that was on the counter at Jersey Mike's, West Milwaukee, WI location up and through Spirit day, June 1. Thank you Tim Murphy, Owner
Proceeds donated to Wreaths Across America that benefits Wood National Cemetery Milwaukee. Again, thank you Jersey Mike's for all your help in our endeavor.
Finally, Always Remember Banners Arrive!
Summerfest 2016
Military Day July 7th
The Diorio's hosting a donation-drive during National Night Out at Hales Corners Park and Pool. August 2, 2016
Set-up outside of Sherper's Hales Corners.
Taken on the least sunniest of days. lol​
Waiting for Roscoe to come.