National Wreaths Across America Day - Dec.18

[Jace]

The day we honor our fallen U.S. veterans.

The mission is to remember, honor and teach the value of freedom by carrying-out and cordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at 2,500 additional
locations in all 50 states, at sea and abroad.

There is no better time to express our appreciation for our fallen veterans than
during the "hustle & bustle" of the holiday season.

Do you or have you ever participated in the event.

If you can't, just light a candle, if you can...which I will do!

 

[Aunt Bea]

 

[Jace]

Thank you s-o-o much for the remarkable picture!

 

[Jace]

I didn't see anything about this..this year..
Anyone know ?

Did hear they were dismantling a confederate soldier statue at Arlington National.

 

[911]

The court agreed to allow for its removal. Most Americans would probably have agreed that it should have been removed. It was a very controversial issue and has been removed.

Another poster on here (oldman) and I usually drive down to Arlington together whenever they have special events. We went to see the Marines section decorated with the wreaths. A few years ago, it had snowed the night before. It made for a beautiful site.