Wreaths Across America Day!

Today was Wreaths Across America Day for 2024! Wishing a great holiday season, and today marked the day to express gratitude of a culmination of a yearlong mission to Remember the fallen. . .

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🎖️ National Wreaths Across America Day 🎖️

God bless everyone who has made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and the freedom that the flag represents! Thanking the families for your relative that had the bravery and sacrifice for this country and for making this country a possibility! Freedom does not die!!

A prayer and a moment of silence…

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A prayer:

Dear God,
Compassionate Lord, may they be blessed eternally in Your everlasting peace, finding solace in Your boundless grace. Honor their spirit, recognize their dedication, and convey our love to them. Almighty God, Lord of Hosts, we appeal to You as the sovereign ruler of all. Please watch over and safeguard our nation’s military personnel and their families. O Lord, to the families who are have lost family members and friends, keep their hearts mended, knowing that no one can truly take the place of those they have lost, we beseech You to grant Your peace to continue to dwell within each individual who is in remembrance of their fallen hero. In Jesus’ name.
Amen

GOD BLESS AMERICA

Written by Irving Berlin during World War I in 1918

God bless America
Land that I love.
Stand beside her
And guide her
Through the night with
From the mountains
To the prairies
To the oceans
White with foam.
God bless America
My home sweet home.

National Wreaths Across America Day ! !

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A Brief History:
Origination: It is essential to pay tribute to those who have served and to educate the upcoming generation about the significance of freedom. This objective is partially achieved each December through the laying of sponsored veterans’ wreaths on the graves of individuals who have dedicated their lives to our nation. More info and please donate: www.wreathsacrossamerica.org 

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United States Evolution: Wreaths Across America endeavors to commemorate our fallen heroes by organizing wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and over 3,100 additional participating sites nationwide. This day serves to honor those who have served and educates our youth about the sacrifices made by veterans and their families in the defense of our freedoms. Remember. Honor. Teach.

How to Become Involved: Throughout the nation, individuals generously unite to place wreaths on the graves of military personnel. You are encouraged to join this noble effort as a volunteer. Involve your children, regardless of their age, as it serves as a valuable opportunity to educate them about the sacrifices made by our military and their families, while also demonstrating respect for their service. Additionally, contributions are welcomed to ensure that every fallen hero receives the honor they deserve. Many volunteers begin this tradition by honoring their own family members but often find themselves returning to participate each year. The significance of this solemn commitment to honoring service members with wreaths deepens with each passing year.

More Than Celebration: In 1992, Morrill Worcester and his company had extra wreaths after the holiday season. Remembering a visit to Arlington National Cemetery from his childhood, he decided to honor veterans by laying wreaths there. Volunteers helped place them. In 2007, Wreaths Across America was formed, now covering all 50 states to remember and honor fallen heroes and their sacrifices.

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Celebrated: The holiday is celebrated yearly on a Saturday in December Congress designates this observance to take place annually on the second Saturday in December.

A Few Facts:
I am sharing a few facts, and more, some trivia, some not trivial. . .

Thanksgiving: It is indeed a great honor to be able to reach out and have a wreath in the name of fallen soldiers.

Appreciation Thank you!!

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The Present:
We are set on getting ready for our holidays that are upcoming, holiday shopping, and remembering to make sure that the house has its wreaths!

The Future:
Wreaths will always be a great symbol of the upcoming holidays! Let’s give and receive thanks with the holiday this great year and in the years to come. . .

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