Local briefs

The Parker Civil Air Patrol Cadet Squadron conducted the Wreaths Across America ceremony Dec. 13 at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Seven ceremonial wreaths were placed to remember those who served, honor their sacrifices, and teach our younger generations about the price of our freedoms. Specially made wreaths for Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines and POW/MIA were placed on memorials during a ceremony that was coordinated simultaneously at more than 350 participating locations all across the country and around the world.