The
11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month -- the cease fire that
ended WWI began a great armistice and marked what we as a country
regarded as the end of the greatest war of all time. Unfortunately, since 1918 we have experienced many more conflicts and have called on our
military servicemen and women to courageously protect and defend our
great nation and its ideals.
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| Taryn Ashley Robinson, US Air Force Academy Class of 2005 |
As we wrap up this year's
Veterans Day activities, I want to encourage you to consider purchasing a
wreath for yourself and for the grave of a veteran through the Wreaths
Across America organization. For only $30, you can receive and display
at your own home a beautiful handmade balsam fir wreath and guarantee
that the grave of a veteran will be appropriately adored on December
17th. Or for $15, you can choose to simply sponsor a wreath which will be placed on a grave at Arlington National Cemetery.
Each year, I am brought to tears upon seeing the pictures of thousands upon thousands of graves solemnly and respectfully adored with a wreath. The most iconic pictures are from Arlington National Cemetery but there are hundreds of cemeteries across the country that participate. I look forward to getting in the Christmas spirit by hanging a wreath on my front door but I most look forward to honoring those who gave all by volunteering on Dec 17th.
Remember. Honor. Teach
#SayTheirNames
@WAAHQ
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