"And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier's tomb, and beauty weeps the brave." ... Joseph Rodman Drake
So many people just think of the upcoming Memorial Day weekend as the official start of the summer season... but let's not forget the real meaning and reason behind Memorial Day. Memorial Day exists for us to honor and celebrate the men and women who died while serving in the U. S. military. More information about the history of Memorial Day, click here.
Wreaths Across America Needs Your Support To Honor America's Fallen Heroes This Christmas Season
Wreaths Across America, along with the Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program, are my two personal, favorite Christmas events to support. This year, Wreaths Across America was initially cancelled by Arlington National Cemetery, a decision reversed by President Trump and the Secretary of the Army, Ryan McCarthy. I couldn't be more delighted.
December 19th is Wreaths Across America Day... you can help ensure that a Christmas remembrance wreath is placed at each fallen veteran's gravesite on December 19th at Arlington National Cemetery and at over 2,000 military gravesites around the country, at sea and abroad. You can help by sponsoring a veteran's wreath at (29 comments)