12/14/2025
The Stories in the Story.....
Our Mission yesterday for Wreaths Across America was one of REMEMBER, HONOR and TEACH. And our success was based on our volunteers for preparation and ex*****on. Our William Chandler Peterson American Legion Post 171 Mission comprised laying wreaths upon the graves and honoring over 900 veterans in our town of Crystal Lake, Illinois . It was 5 degrees with a 10 to 15 Mph breeze that cut like a band saw. And Our Mission was a Great Success! And the story I want to shout out this morning is about our amazing volunteers that made/make this event a Success. For me as a veteran, the Mission is a bittersweet heart-tug. But what puts us over-the-top on this event is the unwavering and unparalleled support of our volunteers and our community that support our veterans. This is our true America and I cannot tell you how proud I feel today as an American.