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“Wreaths of Courage”: Ridgewood’s Downtown Becomes a Heartfelt Tribute to Local Veterans

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Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce and American Legion Post 53 have successfully launched the village’s first annual “Wreaths of Courage” campaign

photos courtesy of the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — If you’ve taken a stroll through downtown Ridgewood lately, you may have noticed a beautiful new addition to the storefronts: 62 uniquely crafted wreaths, each telling the story of a local hero.

In a powerful display of community spirit, the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce and American Legion Post 53 have successfully launched the village’s first annual “Wreaths of Courage” campaign. This grassroots initiative has turned East Ridgewood Avenue and its surrounding streets into an outdoor gallery of gratitude, honoring both living and deceased veterans from every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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