Annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony

Not many people would withstand having to go off to war knowing their life was on the line. There is much respect and gratitude inclined towards those who did and sacrificed everything they had. Our cordially veterans - the ones who fought and endured the bestial wars, the ones who knew they could fall at any moment, the ones who, despite the horror and fear

Beginning the event Blank posted the colors, followed by West Delaware´s Concert Choir singing the national anthem. Larry Beeman gave a speech to honor veterans and their families. In addition, veterans gave a demonstration of the flag folding ceremony and a presentation of America's White Table honoring the men and women who have served in America's armed forces.

Generation-after-generation, families unite to honor their loved ones. Regardless if those honored are alive or bereft, commander or commanded, we praise their service. There is a vast array of traditions to honor them.

Arlington National Cemetery is a place where we honor our nation’s fallen soldiers and presidents. Arlington came about by George Washington when he married a widow Martha Custis. Martha had four kids with her first husband, but only two survived. Their names are

That day is called Memorial Day which is celebrated on the last Monday in May each year. General John Logan stated on May 5, 1868 “The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land.” May was chosen to remember all of our fallen soldiers because that is when all the flowers are in

And this is the reasons i think that we honor our veterans today. I believe that everyone should be more thankful to the people that die everyday due to trying to make america great

On holidays, we honor the great people who served our country, by hanging our flags in a memorial to them, a symbol of those who have passed.

"This is a good year," he said. "This year, we're having participation from the Edgewood Summit Home, who are bringing three older veterans who are approximately 99 years old, and one in particular who helped start the West Virginia Air National Guard is going to be with us."

The Arlington National Cemetery was established around the time of the Civil War. The United States needed a place to bury all of the dead soldiers, so they laid them down on the land of Robert E. Lee and his wife. Over the years, 300,000 soldiers have been buried there. They have also changed the qualifications to being buried in the cemetery. There are even a few famous war heroes who are buried there, not to mention the presidents who have been laid to rest. No matter how important a person is, calling Arlington National Cemetery home is an honor. In this paper, I will discuss how Arlington National Cemetery was established, what the requirements are to be buried there, and the statistics of the cemetery.

Our veterans are extremely courageous, they sacrifice themselves and their lives because they know how many people they’d be protecting and helping. They knew the risks of their living, but they did it anyway for their loved ones, for all of America, and for honor. Veterans are all heroes and all are thanked by the people of America on this special day. These wonderful people all have undying determination, they always accept their responsibility with integrity. These heroes ambitiously fought with compassion, eager to protect America.

“I really want to say thanks to the community,” said Col. Tom Wilcox, 341st Missile Wing Commander. “There’s over 50 sponsors from the community out here today to help put this on, buy the food, fund the entire picnic and say thanks to the Airmen for what they do.”

It was a pleasure to meet many different people. It was a great chance to spend time with my family outdoors, as well as with other people in the community. I had the freedom to run around outside and have fun with the other children that were there. I was able to meet some of my father’s friends and their children, who I have continued to keep in touch with because we have become great friends. Through these events, I have also heard about how the union has also helped other families as I matured and I am very thankful that my father is part of this union. It was wonderful that all of these people were willing to share their story with me. Without these social gatherings, I would not have met all of these wonderful people and I would not have had such an enjoyable

She then with a group of other military spouse would go around to hospitals and held welcome home activities. They then started to arrange travel for family members who could not afford air travel” (Semper Fi Foundation). They started this organization back in spring of 2003 to mainly pay for soldiers rehabilitation of PTSD who could not afford it. I know the struggle a man can face from PTSD. My great grandpa had faced it and had struggled a lot with it because he never got proper treatment from it. Later around 60 it had gotten to much and he had committed suicide. This has affected my family’s life and we support this organization so much. This organization have also done a lot more for these

I also wanted thank you for another great year for my daughter Claire at Peace Bridge.

Historically, wreaths, particular in Ancient Greece, were used to symbolize glory, power and youthfulness. Wreaths, comprised of varying berries and branches, became a representation of a particular polis or an offering to a specific deity. Therefore, throughout ancient Greek art, wreaths are placed on subjects in pottery, paintings and sculpture. The gold wreath, simply titled Wreath, at the Getty Villa, is made up of two wires that fasten in the front with a simple hook and eye. The structure of this gold wreath derives from the form of real leaves worn in religious ceremonies and given as awards in athletic events. This paper seeks to explore the iconography and functions of wreaths in Ancient Greece. By analyzing the composition and content of the particular gold wreath at the Getty Villa, I wish to consider how iconography reveals how the object engaged with viewers and communicated specific messages.