Every year at Arlington National Cemetery.
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December 23, 2008, 12:43 pm
Filed under: Cool Site of the Day, Freedom, History, Military, News | Tags: Arlington National Cemetery, Military Honors, On Hallowed Ground
Filed under: Cool Site of the Day, Freedom, History, Military, News | Tags: Arlington National Cemetery, Military Honors, On Hallowed Ground
Wreaths Across America is a voluntary effort started in 1992 by Morrill Worcester of the Worcester Wreath Company in Harrington, Maine. Arlington is the largest focus of the commemorative ceremony, but nationwide some 100,000 wreathes are laid at over 300 cemeteries in all 50 states. Its goal is to put a wreath on as many service members’ graves as possible.
James Robbins tells the story of the 17th annual wreath-laying in a lovely article at National Review Online. If you can spare a few minutes during the Christmas rush, do read the whole thing.
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“Wreaths Across America is a voluntary effort started in 1992 by Morrill Worcester of the Worcester Wreath Company in Harrington, Maine. “
Gee, I wonder why.
Comment by Jeremy December 23, 2008 @ 3:03 pmUmm, Possibly to honor our veterans who gave their lives to protect our country and maintain our freedom. You might read the referenced article, if you don’t understand who is buried at Arlington. It is a lovely gesture by Worcester Wreathes.
Comment by The Elephant's Child December 24, 2008 @ 3:42 pm