Cosby High’s wind ensemble performed Dec. 11 at the Virginia War Memorial during a Wreaths Across America ceremony. During the event in which hundreds of holiday wreaths were delivered to be placed in veteran cemeteries, the Titans played “The Star-Spangled Banner,” “America the Beautiful” and taps.
This is the first year Cosby’s band was invited to participate. Band director David Holley said, “It was a tremendous honor for us to perform. Our veterans sacrifice so much … so we wanted to show our gratitude for their service.” The band also wanted to honor Cosby High graduate Army Spc. Kyle Stoeckli, who died in 2013 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom. His mother, Sonja Stoeckli, attended the Wreaths Across America ceremony.
As part of Wreaths Across America each year, wreaths are placed on graves in several veterans cemeteries in Virginia, including Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia and Oak Hill Cemetery.
