Across the country, volunteers honor the nation's fallen heroes by placing a wreath on their graves for National Wreath Across America Day.

ARLINGTON, Va. – UPDATEThe Secretary of the Army has directed Arlington National Cemetery to safely host Wreaths Across America this year. Leaders with Arlington National Cemetery said they will provide more information and a final schedule for the event soon. ORIGINAL STORYOut of a concern for safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, Arlington National Cemetery has canceled its annual Wreaths Across America event. The beloved tradition includes coordinated wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as more than 2,100 other locations in the U.S. and abroad. While this year’s ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery is canceled, it’s not yet clear if other local ceremonies will also be canceled.