Boyd Bros. Joins Wreaths Across America To Honor Fallen Soldiers

February 2018

Clayton, AL… This past December, two of Boyd Bros. Transportation’s drivers volunteered to deliver wreaths to veterans’ cemeteries as part of this year’s “Wreaths Across America™ Day.” The annual event, which always takes place on the second or third Saturday of December, relies heavily on generous volunteers, various organizations and the hard work of the trucking industry to honor the nation’s fallen soldiers and teach the value of freedom.

Boyd Bros. and the Daseke family of companies are committed to supporting veterans. Participating in Wreaths Across America is just one of the many ways Daseke honor veterans for their service. The two drivers from Boyd Bros. who were asked to participate this year both have significant connections to the military.

Larry Singleton spent more than 20 years in the army before becoming a professional driver. He delivered wreaths to Fort Mitchell in Alabama.

“It was the greatest honor to be able to join Wreaths Across America” said Singleton, who is from Summit, Miss. “I’m a veteran. These are my fallen brothers. In the army, you don’t leave anyone behind. This is my duty and I owe it to them to honor them this way.”

Steve Greene, a Boyd Bros. driver based out of Atlanta, Ga., also participated this year. His truck carried 420 wreaths from Maine all the way to Arlington National Cemetery.

“My father was in the navy for several years and my sisters have also spent time in the military,” said Greene. “We lost my dad a year ago and this is something I was able to do to honor him and his service to our country. It’s a privilege to be asked to do this.”

2017’s theme for the events was “I’m an American. Yes, I am.” It was inspired by a song written by Rick Charette. The wreath-laying ceremonies on December 16 were held at Arlington National Cemetery and over 1,200 additional locations in all 50 states, at sea, and even some abroad. To find out more about Wreaths Across America, please visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.