As the holiday season approaches, many families begin decorating their homes, shopping for gifts, and preparing festive meals. Yet, amidst these joyful activities, a profoundly touching tradition takes root – the act of laying Christmas wreaths on the graves of veterans.
One organization, “Wreaths Across America”, as a way to remember, honor, and teach about our veterans, places wreaths on veteran’s graves in National Cemeteries across the Unites States. My parents are buried at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in…
Today would have been my Mom’s 97th birthday, but she missed it by two months. If she were still with us, we would have celebrated Mom with cards, flowers, gifts, and of course cake! However, since she is with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, we have found a unique way to celebrate Mom today. Some of us have donned big hoop earrings because Mom, also known as GG, liked hoop earrings that were on the larger side. Some have gone to visit her graveside…
Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning to summer, a day of barbecues and picnics, and also a solemn day to remember those who have passed from this life. Specifically, for war veterans and the families of fallen soldiers, Memorial Day is a day of deep significance! Those who personally have been affected by war, understand and appreciate this day of remembrance.
The other day I attended a funeral service at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, for the unattended, those veterans who…
