Wreath laying honors veterans across the Seacoast
By Karen Dandurant
DOVER – A wreath laying ceremony was held Saturday in Dover, one of four towns a local man chose to honor veterans.
Dover resident Matt Mayberry, an Air Force veteran said he was “cranky” when he heard that the annual Wreaths Across America event, which ends at Arlington Cemetery was to be postponed due to safety concerns over COVID-19.
“I decided I could make it happen here,” said Mayberry. “I called friends. They all got on board and here we are.”
The event, held Saturday at Pine Hill Cemetery, took place at 11:11 a.m. on Saturday, the time a nod to Veterans Day. Similar events will be held in Barrington, Madbury, and Durham. Mayberry said they raised $13,000 and will place 5,000 wreaths.