Christmas at Arlington National Cemetery
Readers may be interested to know that
these wreaths -- some 5,000
-- are donated by the Worcester Wreath Co. of Harrington, Maine. The
owner, Merrill Worcester, not only provides the wreaths, but covers
the trucking expense as well. He's done this since 1992. A wonderful
guy. Also, most years, groups of Maine school kids combine an
educational trip to DC with this event to help out. Making this even
more remarkable is the fact that Harrington is in one the poorest
parts of the state. Christmas at Arlington and one big, American thank-you
is certainly due to Merrill Worcester and the Worcester Wreath Co. of
Harrington,
Maine. To do something like this year after year is above and beyond
the call of duty. Here's a salute to you, Merrill, and I hope you
get many more.
Rest easy, sleep well my brothers.
Know the line has held, your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held.
Peace, peace, and farewell...
Lets always remember those who have
fallen to give us what we have today............
