Tuesday, December 15, 2009

We Receive a Gift from THEM Everyday......FREEDOM!

Arlington National Cemetery




Rest easy, sleep well my brothers.
Know the line has held, your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held..
Peace, peace, and farewell...




You may be interested to know that these wreaths -- some 5,000 -- are donated by the Worcester Wreath Co. of Harrington,Maine.. The owner, Merrill Worcester, not only provides the wreaths, but covers the trucking expense as well. He's done this since 1992. A wonderful guy. Also, most years, groups of Maine school kids combine an educational trip to DC with this event to help out. Making this even more remarkable is the fact that Harrington is in one of the poorest parts of the state.



5 comments:

  1. I love the United States of America.
    I think Merrill Worsester does too.
    Thanks for honoring our fallen soldiers and for the interesting story about the wreaths.

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  2. That photo is simply breath-taking. As is the story behind the wreaths. Thanks for passing it on!

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  3. Thanks for a great post..I have been blessed to visit Arlington a few times..and every time it is breath taking...

    Blessing's
    Ann

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  4. That is so cool. I've always wanted to watch the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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  5. Hey Dinah...Thank you so much for dropping by and saying Hi..I think you are my only reader...as for the house It is hard moving every 3-4 years ..this time we moved in 1 year and a half...so it is a Military spouses job to keep the home running smooth..thats how we support our country by supporting our spouse and keeping them warm and cozy while they do the inportant job of defending our wonderful country~! They sacrafice so much even their lives for us..so I'm proud of my hubby and want him to always feel at home..when he comes home.Thanks for being so sweet and such a true friend you are a blessing to me~! :)

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Would love to hear from you. It doesn't even have to be about my post,just say hi or maybe you have something that you would like to rant about.If you do the floor is yours. Either way,I'm proud you stopped by and hurry back.