R.J. Carlson, a retired U.S. Marine Corps captain and Vietnam helicopter pilot, salutes the grave of a veteran with junior marines after a wreath was placed on the grave at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne Dec. 16. Almost 50 wreaths were placed on graves at Gate of Heaven as part of Wreaths Across America to remember veterans during the Christmas season.
Chris Sheridan
Cathy Denise places a wreath on the grave of World War II veteran William Kelly. It was the first year Gate of Heaven participated in the national event.
