Governor Wes Moore at Wreaths Across America in Union Bridge | PHOTOS

December 17, 2023 by The Baltimore Sun

Carroll County community members gathered for the 6th consecutive year to remember the fallen. Governor Wes Moore and First Lady, Dawn Moore, participated in Wreaths Across America, placing wreaths at the Pipe Creek Cemetery of the Church of the Brethren in Union Bridge. Over 4,000 wreaths were placed on local veterans graves in Carroll County on National Wreaths Across America Day by family members of the community. This year 41 cemeteries participated under the Babylon Vault’s organizational umbrella. The company joined Wreaths Across America as a community outreach program in 2017.

Hannah Curtright sings God Bless America during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

Samantha Dyson walks with her daughter Lucy, 6, to place a wreath on a grave during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

Governor Wes Moore lays a wreath during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

Case Bailey, left, walks with Jeffrey Petko to place wreaths during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

Governor Wes Moore and First Lady Dawn Moore share a moment with Donna Babylon after laying a wreath on the grave of her Uncle during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

Governor Wes Moore salutes after laying a wreath during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

Governor Wes Moore, center, stands next to his wife Dawn, and New Windsor Mayor Neal Roop as Donna Babylon speaks during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

Lt Samuel Curtright, USN, lays a wreath during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

Governor Wes Moore greets a group of scouts during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

First Lady Dawn Moore lays a wreath on George Babylon's grave as George's niece Donna Babylon and Governor Wes Moore look on during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times) — First Lady Dawn Moore lays a wreath on George Babylon’s grave as George’s niece Donna Babylon and Governor Wes Moore look on during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

Governor Wes Moore addresses the crowd on the importance thanking and remembering all veterans during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

Several hundred wreaths wait to be placed on the graves of veterans during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

Governor Wes Moore greets a group of scouts during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

Governor Wes Moore and First Lady Dawn Moore comfort Donna Babylon after laying a wreath on the grave of her father during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

The Carroll County Sheriff's Department Honor Guard presents the colors during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times) — The Carroll County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard presents the colors during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

Governor Wes Moore addresses the crowd on the importance thanking and remembering all veterans during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

Lexi Dalton, 8, pauses to read a gravestone before placing a wreath on it during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

New Windsor Mayor Neal Roop speaks during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

First Lady Dawn Moore prepares to lay a wreath on George Babylon's grave as George's niece Donna Babylon and Governor Wes Moore look on during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times) — First Lady Dawn Moore prepares to lay a wreath on George Babylon’s grave as George’s niece Donna Babylon and Governor Wes Moore look on during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

Governor Wes Moore lays a wreath during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

Jenny Petko lays a wreath with her daughter Abby, 5, during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

Donna Babylon presents Governor Wes Moore and his wife with Wreaths Across America hats prior to the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

Donna Babylon gives instructions on laying the ceremonial wreaths before the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

Governor Wes Moore leans down to speak with a child during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

A ceremonial wreath to honor fallen members of the Coast Guard was placed during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

Governor Wes Moore speaks with Raegan Fisher, Miss Mount Airy 2024, right, and Tess Bond, Miss Teen Mount Airy, during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

Lt Samuel Curtright, USN, stands at attention in front of a wreath during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

Naomi Shelman, 5, lays a wreath during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

Governor Wes Moore greets a group of scouts during the observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Union Bridge on Dec. 16, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)