BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — A wreath laying ceremony was held in Broken Arrow on Saturday morning as part of National Wreaths Across America Day.

A special ceremony was held and wreaths were placed on the graves of veterans at Park Grove Cemetery.

Brian Quinn, the Second Vice Commander and Adjutant of American Legion Post 110, said it fills a need to remember veterans during the holiday season.

“The American Legion here in Broken Arrow comes out here on Memorial Day and places flags, but there’s been a need where during the holiday season, especially as you come towards Christmas, there’s like, it’s almost like the veterans are forgotten,” he said.

Quinn said the event is important to him because it pays honors to the veterans who came before and to those who are still serving.

He also said it lets people know about the freedoms that they have.

“Lets people know about the freedoms that they have, and that the veterans have fought for and that’s why its important to me and all the other veterans that are here,” he said.

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