No real blog today. I'm off at o-dark-thirty to the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery to lay wreaths. But first, a stop at McDonalds. I'll explain later.
In the meantime, it's raining. It's going to be a cold morning!!
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Wreaths Across America
Well I survived Friday the 13th, of which I chose not to speak. Nothing makes it worse than actually saying it!!
No real blog today. I'm off at o-dark-thirty to the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery to lay wreaths. But first, a stop at McDonalds. I'll explain later.
In the meantime, it's raining. It's going to be a cold morning!!
No real blog today. I'm off at o-dark-thirty to the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery to lay wreaths. But first, a stop at McDonalds. I'll explain later.
In the meantime, it's raining. It's going to be a cold morning!!
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Phew! At first I thought that was your picture and snow on the ground!!
ReplyDeleteHave a good day!
No snow, thank goodness, but I did wear my snow boots!! LOL
DeleteThank you
ReplyDeleteThe tradition began when Maine wreath maker Morrill Worcester's Worcester Wreath Company donated 5,000 wreaths to Arlington Cemetery. Wreaths Across America has grown since then. A spokeswoman said more than 2 million wreaths will be placed on markers across more than 2,000 locations this holiday season.
I had no idea. That's an amazing amount of work to make those wreaths! I'm honored to be one of the participants.
DeleteWe've done this every year since 2010 as my parents are buried at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, CA. We're not there this year as last year there were so many people there the parking and getting out was a total mess. I do purchase 3 Patriot pairs to help the organization. I hope you have a wonderful time, as I find the whole ceremony very moving!
ReplyDeleteI knew they did this at Arlington, but I had no idea it was done at every other National Cemetery.
DeleteNice that you volunteer to such a Worthy cause.
ReplyDeleteBe Safe and Enjoy the Patriotism.
It's about time.
This is definitely one of the better causes to volunteer for.
DeleteWell a least you got out and about nice and early .
ReplyDeleteWAY too early for me!! I'm an early riser, but I never leave the house before 9:00! LOL
DeleteWhat a wonderful way to give back to those who gave their lives in service to our country. I am sure the angels are smiling. I was glad to read the history of this tradition from Mr Ed.
ReplyDeleteI do hope all that fresh air and exercise gives you a well deserved good night's sleep.
It's something I never knew they did. The cemetery has been there since the land was donated in the 90's I think. I was definitely impressed.
DeleteDad was born on April Fools Day, died on Thanksgiving, so having his Celebration of Life on Friday the 13th just seemed so appropriate...
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh .... it was the perfect day!!! I'm sure he's up their smiling down on you all.
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