Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadets and senior members from the Pennsylvania Wing, including members of the Jesse Jones Squadron 304 in Lititz, participated in Wreaths Across America at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on Dec. 14.

The Squadron 304 cadets took part in the Line of Patriots during the hourlong ceremony honoring veterans from each branch of service. Joining them in the Line of Patriots were CAP cadets from the Reading, Harrisburg International, Gettysburg, Scranton, and Chester County squadrons. United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps cadets from the Robert I. Rudy Division located in Lebanon and the Cedar Cliff Army JROTC were also present on the Line of Patriots, which was led by veteran members of the Patriot Guard Riders.

Following the ceremony, cadets and senior members assisted with laying wreaths at the graves of United States veterans to signify honor and respect for veterans. More than 3 million wreaths were laid countrywide at more than 4,900 locations. More than 42,000 wreaths were laid at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

Wreaths Across America's mission is to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and their families, and teach future generations about the price of freedom. This mission is continued year-round. When volunteers lay the wreaths, they are encouraged to say the veteran's name aloud, thank him or her for serving and sacrificing, and take a moment to reflect on that person and his or her life.

Jesse Jones Squadron 304 meets each Monday except holidays at 7 p.m. in the Venture Jets hangar, which is located at the airport near the intersection of Lititz Pike and Millport Road in Lititz. Visitors are welcome. More details about the squadron are available at http://www.jessejones.cap.gov or by searching for "Jesse Jones Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Pennsylvania Wing" on Facebook.

The Civil Air Patrol is the official civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. To learn more, visit http://www.cap.news or http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com.