Wreaths Across 
America Program
Saturday Dec. 13, 2025

Support our WAA Program

The American Legion Cemetery, Inc.
and
The American Legion 
USS Tampa Post 5 Families


Program


Welcome
​Alyse Duffy,
President of the American Legion Cemetery
Member of The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 5

Advancement of Colors Color Guard
The Jefferson High School Air Force JROTC Honor Guard,
Joined by the Tampa Chapter of the 
Sons of the American Revolution

Opening Prayer
Lt Col (Retired) Katherine Miller
Member of the American Legion U.S.S Tampa Post 5
Member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 5

Pledge of Allegiance
Yolanda Valentin
President of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 5

Amazing Grace
To be determined

Opening Remarks
Alyse Duffy​

Laying of the Ceremonial Wreaths
Bonnie O'Brien
Member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 5
Secretary of the American Legion Cemetery

United States Army
United States Marine Corps
United States Navy
United States Air Force
United States Space Force
United States Coast Guard
United States Merchant Marines
Veterans excluded from Military Cemeteries until 1948
POW/MIA

God Bless America
To be determined

Closing Remarks
Alyse Duffy

Three round volley and Taps
The Honor Guard of the American Legion U.S.S. Tampa Post 5 led by Commander Angel Valentin

Closing Prayer
Lt Col (Retired) Katherine Miller

Retiring of the Colors
​Jefferson High School Air Force JROTC Honor Guard



“Come With A Mission – 
Leave With A Memory”

Remember, Honor, & Teach about the service and sacrifices of our veterans, active military, and their families.

We will Never Forget.