Yesterday was wreaths across America , a day we celebrate our fallen veterans by placing wreaths on their graves .
My family try to make this event every year to place wreaths . I never served in the military but my father was in WWII , brother in Vietnam. Last week my wife and I went north of Huntsville to see the wreaths come in . We seen 9 tractor trailers . Trailers from Walmart , Hobby Lobby etc . These wreaths across America come from the state of Maine ( very special ) Every truck had twin American flags waving as they went by. Yesterday at Houston Memorial there were probably 10000 people there to decorate. Cub Scouts handed wreaths out ROTC directed you to the graves . The process is simple you read the name on the stone straighten the ribbon , say a prayer or salute. When you read that name something comes over you. Your expectations of this great country seems to take a back seat and Gratitude overtakes you the gratitude of people who have done what it takes to make this such a wonderful country. To me when my Gratitude exceeds my Expectations its a pretty good day.
Thank you VETS
My family try to make this event every year to place wreaths . I never served in the military but my father was in WWII , brother in Vietnam. Last week my wife and I went north of Huntsville to see the wreaths come in . We seen 9 tractor trailers . Trailers from Walmart , Hobby Lobby etc . These wreaths across America come from the state of Maine ( very special ) Every truck had twin American flags waving as they went by. Yesterday at Houston Memorial there were probably 10000 people there to decorate. Cub Scouts handed wreaths out ROTC directed you to the graves . The process is simple you read the name on the stone straighten the ribbon , say a prayer or salute. When you read that name something comes over you. Your expectations of this great country seems to take a back seat and Gratitude overtakes you the gratitude of people who have done what it takes to make this such a wonderful country. To me when my Gratitude exceeds my Expectations its a pretty good day.
Thank you VETS