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Mike Halley makes remarks at St. Agnes Cemetery in Branford before sending volunteers to lay remembrance wreaths on the graves of veterans as part of Wreaths Across America on Dec 17. Hally organized the event as his Eagle Scout project in 2019. Victoria Fennell/The Sound

Ava Cosgrove sings the National Anthem at St. Agnes Cemetery in Branford Dec. 17. Volunteers gathered at the cemetery to lay remembrance wreaths on the graves of veterans as part of Wreaths Across America which aims to remember the fallen and honor those who served. Victoria Fennell/The Sound

Gerry Mele and Kenneth Mele place remembrance wreaths on the graves of veteran family members as part of Wreaths Across America at St. Agnes Cemetery on Dec. 17. Victoria Fennell/The Sound