The courage and sacrifice of military veterans was honored on Saturday, National Wreaths Across America Day.  The Civil Air Patrol’s 399th Composite Squadron gathered at Old Kenosia Cemetery to lay wreaths on the headstones of service members. 

The names of the service members were read aloud.  This year’s theme was "I’m an American. Yes I Am!" 

Officials say it's also a time to teach younger generations the value of freedom. 

The TJ Lobraico Foundation has joined up with the nonprofit organization Wreaths Across America.  The goal is to provide a wreath to each hero laid to rest at The Sherman North Cemetery.  The foundation is named for a New Fairfield native who was killed in action while serving active duty in Afghanistan with the United States Air Force.