Dear Family, Friends, and Supporters,
Inspired by my late sister, Nicole Joy Ledina, a dedicated advocate for veterans' causes, and my grandfather, CWO3 Amorsolo Ledina USN Ret.'s selfless service in the Vietnam War, I embarked on a journey to honor their legacy. Nicole, who tragically passed away at the age of 19 from a rare autoimmune condition, spent her short but meaningful life making a difference in the world. Her passion for music therapy led her to volunteer at veterans' events, senior centers, and homeless shelters, where she brought joy and comfort to countless individuals. Witnessing her unwavering commitment to helping others, coupled with my desire to honor my grandfather's 27 years of service, I felt compelled to continue their work and ensure that veterans receive the recognition they deserve.
Nicole Joy Ledina
July 13, 1997 - June 23, 2017
CWO3 Amorsolo M. Ledina
USN Ret.
As part of my Eagle Scout project, I organized a Wreaths Across America event at Riverside National Cemetery. Witnessing the impact of this initiative firsthand, I was moved to continue this work and ensure that every veteran receives the recognition they deserve.
Riverside National Cemetery, the largest VA cemetery in the nation, serves as a final resting place for over 315,000 veterans. By placing a wreath on a veteran's grave, we not only honor their sacrifice but also send a powerful message to their families and the community: Their service will never be forgotten.
Empathy is the Remedy Foundation has proudly partnered with Wreaths Across America since 2021, becoming the official WAA Location Coordinator for Riverside National Cemetery in 2022. Our goal is to ensure that every veteran interred there receives a wreath, a symbol of our enduring gratitude.
Your support is crucial to our mission. Please consider donating to sponsor a wreath or volunteering to help place wreaths. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a difference.
Join us in honoring our fallen heroes and creating a lasting legacy of remembrance.
Here are ways you can help and participate:
Sponsor Wreaths - that will be placed to Remember and Honor Fallen Veterans - We have thousands of wreaths to eventually reach our goal of full coverage, so if you are able, please consider sponsoring multiple wreaths. There are various sponsorship levels lower and higher, but the most popular for individuals are 5 wreaths for $75. Orders can be taken year around and roll into the following period after each year’s cut off date.
Spread the Word - Lets make this event and cause go viral - Share on Facebook, IG, Twitter, and social media (see links below and in the headers and footers of this page). Invite your friends, family, and contacts to Sponsor, Create a Fundraise Team, Volunteer, and Spread the Word as well. Follow us for the latest updates on these platforms:
Join our Corporate & Community Challenge - Join us in Unity and Challenge Others Today! Support the efforts to honor and remember the lives and sacrifices of fallen veterans and to make a lasting impact on their families. As a community member or an employee of a leading corporation in the area, you have the opportunity to lead the charge in supporting the Mission at Riverside National Cemetery.
Cruize With Us - Join us in Cruizin For A Cause, a thrilling car, truck and motorcycle cruize to honor our fallen heroes at Riverside National Cemetery! Support the efforts to honor and remember the lives and sacrifices of fallen veterans and to make a lasting impact on their families.
Register to Volunteer - We will need help onsite to lay the thousands of wreaths we are able to get sponsored and other activities to support the event. We will have volunteers coming from all over Southern California and even places farther to participate. If you can come to Riverside National Cemetery, please consider volunteering your time and register with us. Ceremonies are scheduled to start at 9AM, however volunteers will be needed before and after the ceremony. We also need volunteers to help retire and pick up the wreaths on the 2nd Saturday in January.
Please direct all parties to our dedicated link to Sponsor Wreaths and Register to Volunteer. We want to be able to track our group's contribution to the goal and send communications as required. Also remember Empathy is the Remedy Foundation is doing this service project in partnership with WAA - both are registered 501 c 3 non-profit organizations. Thank you for your time and consideration. I hope you and/or your organization agree that all the Fallen Heroes at the Riverside National Cemetery deserve to be honored and remembered for their service and sacrifice to our country.
For more information please visit the WAA page on our website at: https://www.empathyistheremedy.org/wreaths-across-america
Sincerely,
Joshua Miguel Ledina
Wreaths Across America Project Manager - Empathy is the Remedy Foundation
Eagle Scout 2022 - Troop 691 Irvine, CA & Troop 654 San Diego, CA
Order of the Arrow - Brotherhood Member
