GRAFTON — The National Memorial of Military Ascent held its first Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, bringing together more than 20 people to honor veterans and their families.
Brittney Weber and Lynne Morrow, wreath-bearers from the Whalen-Hill American Legion Post 648 Auxiliary, laid a wreath at the base of the memorial’s statues to commemorate Veterans Day and to “Never Forget.” The post’s honor guard supported the ceremony.
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“This is the Memorial’s first annual ceremony for Veterans Day,” Weber said. “We thank and honor all our veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.”
Morrow announced the social media release of the official trailer for a documentary produced by Thom Bell, BPS Video, and narrated by Gary Sinise.
“Today marks the social media release of the official NMMA Trailer for the documentary movie that was produced by Thom Bell, BPS Video and narrated by Gary Sinise,” Morrow said.
The trailer is available on the memorial’s Facebook page and at graftonmemorial.org.
Mayor Mike Morrow sang the national anthem and thanked attendees at the end of the ceremony.
