No macro shots from this week - instead I'd like to share a great event we got to do with my son's cub scout den this weekend. It's the annual Christmas wreath laying at Arlington Cemetery. Several years ago, a wreath company in Maine, Worcester Wreath Company, had wreaths that they knew would go unsold. The owner of the company wanted to donate them to Arlington Cemetery, particularly to the back areas that don't get many visitors, as pay back for his success that he felt was only possible because of the freedoms we enjoy as Americans (there is a much better recap here). This has become an annual tradition and over time it's become a really big event. It was a great way to do something Christmas related with the boys that also brought home the message of service, sacrifice, and honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. This group of rambunctious kids totally got it, and it was great to see a life lesson take hold in person. Have a great week everyone, and check out real macro greatness HERE.
Incredible tradition, Elisabeth, what an amazing thing to get to be a part of!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, what a wonderful tradition.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful thing to do! That is something I really want to be able to do one day, visit Arlington Cemetery and help lay wreaths or plant flags on 4th of July. From a person who served in the Army, THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteMy Grandfather was a soldier in WWII. I'm moved to see that this is done on Christmas for those who have fought so bravely for freedom around the world. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful thing to do.....I wonder if we have something like that here...my oldest is in Air Cadets.....hhhmmm
ReplyDeleteThat is really fantastic of both the Worcester Wreath Company and your son's cub scout troop! Arlington is a place that you know and hear about but until you are there in person, it is difficult to comprehend the number of brave lives lost in battle. I had a photo assignment there for a newspaper to cover a funeral for a soldier. I stood in a sea of tombstones, for as far as the eye could see, in absolute amazement. Two directly in front of me were 18 and 19 years of age. There are no words. The wreath laying is a wonderful way to show appreciation for those men and women, especially those in parts of the cemetery that don't get visited as often.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful program! The last two shots are just amazing.
ReplyDeleteA great life lesson! A very comendable way to spend a day XOXO
ReplyDeleteWhat a very special tradition and learning opportunity for those boys. I'm so glad they "got it".
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful!
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