Honoring our Veterans With Wreaths Across America
Along with our Heritage family’s work in building roads, bridges and commercial projects across the Midwest, we have always found ways to be more than just a workplace but a community.
In 2016, what started as a special delivery by two Heritage Transport trucks quickly turned into a seven-year tradition of our Heritage Environmental Services(HES) family honoring the gravesites of fallen soldiers with evergreen wreaths. This December HES will deliver two truckloads of wreaths to Abraham National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois.
About Wreaths Across America
Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach the next generation the value of freedom.
Since 1992, Wreaths Across America has honored veterans across America by placing wreaths on the headstones of our fallen heroes. This year, National Wreaths Across America Day is on December 16 at more than 4,000 locations across all 50 states, at sea and abroad.
Thousands of Wreaths Across America volunteers plan local ceremonies, gather money to sponsor wreaths and participate in the festivities that make National Wreaths Across America Day and other events possible. Volunteer truck drivers and trucking businesses enable the organization to transport wreaths nationwide. On National Wreaths Across America Day, a sponsor pays $17 for each Veterans’ wreath that is placed.
Wreaths Across America has become a symbol of love, honor, and remembrance. The day is a reminder that the sacrifices made by fallen heroes should never be forgotten. Each year, more wreaths are placed on tombstones, more stories are shared, and the profound meaning behind this tradition touches more communities.
To learn more about how to donate or volunteer at a location near you, visit Wreaths Across America.
Wreaths Across America lives on, year after year, ensuring that the heroes who selflessly served their country were forever honored and remembered. It is a testament to the incredible power of a united community that makes a difference, one wreath at a time.
About Heritage Construction + Materials
Heritage Construction + Materials (HC+M) is part of The Heritage Group, a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. HC+M has core capabilities in infrastructure building. Its collection of companies provides innovative road construction and materials services across the Midwest. HC+M companies, including Asphalt Materials, Inc., Evergreen Roadworks, Milestone Contractors and US Aggregates, proudly employ 3,000 people at 68 locations across seven states. Learn more at www.heritagebuilds.com.
About Asphalt Materials, Inc.Asphalt Materials is a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. Over its 66-year history, Asphalt Materials has prioritized safety and created a people-focused culture around asphalt expertise and innovation. Through its commitment to building long-term relationships with employees, customers, and vendors based on trust and confidence, Asphalt Materials creates solutions to issues affecting customers and our communities. Asphalt Materials is a part of The Heritage Group’s family of businesses. Learn more at www.asphalt-materials.com.
About Heritage Research GroupHeritage Research Group (HRG) stands at the forefront of innovation. As the research and development laboratory of The Heritage Group portfolio of companies, HRG provides innovative products, processes and training that consistently meet the complex needs of customers by delivering sustainable solutions and addressing the challenges our industries face. Our good, smart, hardworking people make a real difference, turning big challenges into bigger opportunities to shape a brighter future for our customers, community and the world. Learn more at www.thgrp.com/heritage-research-group.
About Milestone Contractors, L.P.Milestone Contractors is a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. Milestone Contractors is a fully integrated heavy construction company specializing in highway, bridge, asphalt and concrete paving and site development. Over its 30-year history, Milestone has built a reputation for prioritizing safety, quality, people and innovation. Milestone Contractors is a part of The Heritage Group’s family of companies. Learn more at www.milestonelp.com.
About US AggregatesUS Aggregates is a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. With over 20 operations across Indiana, US Aggregates has been a customer-focused, innovative provider of high-quality essential stone, sand and gravel used in road construction, site prep and utilities, agriculture and erosion control. The company also specializes in industrial minerals like dolomitic and high-calcium products. Since 1967, US Aggregates has built a reputation for prioritizing safety, quality and community. US Aggregates is a part of The Heritage Group’s family of companies. Learn more at www.usagg.com.
