LCDR Edward Lea USN, Camp 2 – Houston, TX

Wreaths Across America

The cutoff date for contributing for this year is this coming Monday.  Donating online is the only way to donate in time for this year’s wreath-laying.  This is also the simplest way.  Simply log on to the Camp’s WAA Group page at http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/TX1098P   There are three buttons to select from depending on what type of donation you want to make.  Simply click on the button you want (the left button is for the basic contribution).  The page lets you select the number of wreaths you want to sponsor and the payment method.  They accept several methods of payment.  Your sponsorship will be immediately recorded.

Veterans Day 2022

Houston Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony

Members of Camp Lea, Co. A, 13th U.S. Infantry, and the Texas Rifles joined together to take part in the Ceremony in front of City Hall, with seven members firing a 21-gun salute. Afterward, all 11 marched in the parade. A big thank you to Camp Members Daniel Pourreau, Michael Rappe, and Michael Lance for representing all of us on Veterans Day 2022.

Loading Weapons
Rifle Salute
Marching in the parade

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National Wreaths Across America

The day is December 17th

There are two different ways you can contribute.  You can order online by accessing the Camp Group Page at http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/TX1098p.

Click on the “Sponsor Wreaths” tab and follow the directions.  You will have a choice of payment options, including a check or debit card, PayPal, or Google Pay.   Before hitting the “Submit” button, check to see that the order form shows group ID:  TX1098p and Location ID TXHNCH.  That way, the Camp will receive credit for the order, and the wreaths will be delivered to the Houston National Cemetery.

If you prefer to order by mail, make your check payable to “Wreaths Across America” and mail the check to me either at the Camp PO Box 331, Houston TX 77001-0331 or mail it directly to me at my home, 5526 Sanford Road, Houston, TX 77096-6140.  I will fill out the Wreath Sponsorship Order Forms and Tally Sheet and forwarding them with your checks to the WAA National Headquarters.  If you find you have been delayed and aren’t sure the check will be received in time, just go ahead and mail the check to me and give me a call or send me a text or E-mail letting me know the contribution is on the way.  I will be receiving a “Cutoff Form” from the headquarters which I am to send back on the 28th informing them of additional contributions that they have not received yet but are on their way.

The cost of a wreath is $15.00.  The Camp will receive $5.00 for each wreath ordered.  Last year we contributed some $1,200.00.  If we contribute this amount this year, we will receive $400.00 back from WAA.