The San Benito Chamber of Commerce said its goal for Wreaths Across America was met, with multiple donors allowing all 274 veterans buried in the military sections of Calvary Cemetery plus some at the IOOF cemetery to have a wreaths placed at their gravesites on Saturday, Dec. 17.

"We had many groups helping on Saturday including 4-H clubs, Girl Scouts and families," said Chamber of Commerce CEO Juli Vieira. "I want to thank them all. We put out all 459 wreaths at both Calvary and IOOF in less than two hours."

The Chamber thanked the following donors for helping with the cause: Hollister Paint Company, Joe & Lil Casillas, K&S Properties, Inc., California Mutual Insurance, Helen Casillas, Brent Redmond Transportation, REACH San Benito Foundation, Geri Johnson and Gary Rocchi, Barbara Cosio, Joe & Karen Tonascia, Grace & Associates, CPA’s, Juli Vieira, Dona Esther Restaurant, Chestra Reeves, Teresa Mendoza, Ruth Larkin, George Nava, Bill and Mary Damm, Steven Campos, Lupe Luna, Audrey Franco, San Benito Bene, Rachel Rushing, Kristen Damm, Kenny and Judy Garner, Mark and Tammie May, Jayme and Kelsey Stewart, Nancy Casillas, Forgiving Paws Thrift Shop, Danylle Kelly, Brian Houston, Perfiola Cano,  Daisy Troop 23490, Ray and Peggy Pierce, North Coast Medical, Inc., Ed Presley, Girl Scout Troop 20024, Ausaymus 4-H Club, Gloria Popowski, Mary Casillas, Mary Ann Flores, Ron Bonvie, Donald Schwartzer, James Bond, Carlos and Alice Oliveira, and Jeff and Kathi Vieira.

Similar ceremonies took place throughout the country Saturday, with the local ceremony happening in the chapel at Calvary Cemetery located at 1100 Hillcrest Rd. Afterwards, volunteers moved outside to begin placing wreaths on gravesites in the two military sections. 

Donations are accepted year-round to help the Chamber reach ots goal. Contact the Chamber office at 831-637-5315 for more information.