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America Supports you...

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Thousands of Christmas wreaths are nestled against headstones in Section 27 at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., on Dec. 15, 2005. Hundreds of volunteers gathered at Arlington to place more than five thousand donated Christmas wreaths on head stones in the cemetery. The 14th annual wreath laying event is a result of Worcester Wreath Company owner Morrill Worcester's boyhood dream of doing something to honor those laid to rest in the National Cemetery. DoD photo by Master Sgt. Jim Varhegyi, U.S. Air Force. (Released)

And the living -

America Supports You: Company Decorates Military Families' Homes By Sgt. Sara Wood, USA American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2005 – A professional decorating company aimed to make this holiday season a little brighter for military families by donating Christmas decorations to more than 30 families of deployed servicemembers. Christmas Decor, a Texas-based company that specializes in designing and installing outdoor holiday decorations, chose the families from more than 200 applicants across the country and gave them a customized decoration display, said Brandon Stephens, director of marketing for Christmas Decor.

The whole thing is here. You should drop by and say thank you. [note to trolls: If you hate what they're doing, buzz off, it's their money and time.]

7 Comments

Letter of gratitude sent, per recommendation... The only other comment will remain private, as such displays of generosity make 'zilla's eyeballs sweat... Him being a sentimental old soul...
 
Mission accomplished.
 
WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!! Seeing all of those wreaths is a sobering sight, but is is beautiful, none-the-less. I'll be visiting Christmas Decor in just a sec to leave a thank you note for them too.
 
Mission accomplished. The Gardens of Stone are sombering enough - with the wreaths, it is even more humbling.
 
What a beautiful act, and what a beautiful picture. I saw a few wreaths at headstones when I was there on Tuesday, but nothing like that picture. It must've been in sections where I didn't go. What a wonderful thing to do...
 
I loved the photo, and it nearly brought a tear to my jaded eye. Regarding the gift of decorations to the families, I have very fond memories of the times when the soldier's wives would come into our barracks and "gift wrap" the doors to our rooms and make sure EVERY soldier had at least a stocking, card and a couple of small gifts. Aren't Army wives great?
 
Good post and lovely photo. Merry Christmas from a few of those who pour a wee bit of whisky where it needs being poured.