Retired General Paul Funk Jr. to serve as guest speaker at Wreaths for Veterans Ceremony

Special to the Journal

The Friends of the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery are proud to announce that Retired General Paul Funk Jr. will be the guest speaker at the annual Wreaths for Veterans wreath-laying ceremony, held on Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

This cherished event honors the memory and service of our nation’s veterans by placing a holiday wreath at every grave and columbarium in the cemetery. General Funk, a distinguished leader with decades of military service, will offer remarks during the opening ceremony, bringing heartfelt insight and gratitude to this solemn occasion.

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Volunteers participated in the wreath laying last November at the Central Texas Veterans Ceme- tery. This year’s wreath laying is set for Saturday, Nov. 29.

The public is warmly invited to attend and participate in the wreath-laying. No registration is required, and volunteers of all ages are welcome.

A Park & Ride service will be available from Texas A&M University–Central Texas (SH 201) to assist with transportation.

This annual tradition is made possible by the generous support of volunteers, donors, and community partners. For more information or to contribute to the event, please visit www.wreathsforvets.org