Wreaths Across America and National Capital Wing

It was a blue sky over the crowd gathered at Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday, 13 December. Among the at least 2,000 people were members of Civil Air Patrol; from National Capital Wing, Maryland, Virginia, Maine, and more.  We were all there to take part in the Wreaths Across America; honoring our fallen with a symbol of the season – a green wreath festooned with a red bow.  

A simple symbol but striking against the white headstones.  The headstones of our fallen military, some visited often through the year, others forgotten so long ago but all remembered on this day.

Even with all the attention and ceremony of the day, the only moment that counted was that one personal minute as the wreath was laid.  To read the headstone and say thank you.

To all the members of National Capital Wing and Civil Air Patrol, my appreciation to you for the time you gave this day.  And many thanks to all the volunteers behind the Wreaths Across America and Maine Society.