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Wreaths Across America honors veterans at Texas State Cemetery

By Matthew Quick
Published  December 15, 2019 5:01pm CST
Veterans Issues
FOX 7 Austin

Wreaths at Texas State Cemetery

Wreaths Across America placed many wreaths on headstones at the Texas State Cemetery

AUSTIN, Texas - People gathered all across the country on Saturday to honor those that have served the country, and Austin was no exception. 

The organization "Wreaths Across America" celebrated the veterans of Texas by placing wreaths on top of their graves for the holidays. The event happened at the Texas State Cemetery Saturday morning. 

This will be the first year that Austin veteran Richard Overton was honored. He died last Decemebr at the age of 112. 

RELATED: Richard Overton's East Austin home receives historic landmark status from City Council

More than 2,000 different locations across the U.S. participated in the event. 

The wreaths celebrated every branch of the military.