We're the Military and Airpower Guys of Jonah Goldberg of National Review Online + a stray we found wandering around looking lost. All original material JHD, BHD, JR, WT, and KA 2003-2010 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/12/america_supports_you.html Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:57:53 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2012 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 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.... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/12/america_supports_you.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/12/america_supports_you.html Fri, 23 Dec 2005 09:22:15 -0600 Good post and lovely photo. Merry Christmas from a few of those who pour a wee bit of whisky where it needs being poured. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/12/america_supports_you.html#comment-36932 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/12/america_supports_you.html#comment-36932 Fri, 23 Dec 2005 20:22:50 -0600 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? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/12/america_supports_you.html#comment-36888 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/12/america_supports_you.html#comment-36888 Fri, 23 Dec 2005 11:59:25 -0600 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... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/12/america_supports_you.html#comment-36886 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/12/america_supports_you.html#comment-36886 Fri, 23 Dec 2005 11:10:55 -0600 Mission accomplished. The Gardens of Stone are sombering enough - with the wreaths, it is even more humbling. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/12/america_supports_you.html#comment-36885 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/12/america_supports_you.html#comment-36885 Fri, 23 Dec 2005 10:50:56 -0600 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. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/12/america_supports_you.html#comment-36884 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/12/america_supports_you.html#comment-36884 Fri, 23 Dec 2005 10:43:38 -0600 Mission accomplished. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/12/america_supports_you.html#comment-36882 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/12/america_supports_you.html#comment-36882 Fri, 23 Dec 2005 10:34:46 -0600 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... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/12/america_supports_you.html#comment-36880 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2005/12/america_supports_you.html#comment-36880 Fri, 23 Dec 2005 10:08:55 -0600