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"Change" You Can Believe In:
"Nixon didn’t try to do that. They couldn't control (the media). They didn’t try. [...] What the hell do they think we are, puppets?"
- Liberal opinion writer Helen Thomas, describing the Obama admin's penchant for heavily scripting public appearances & press conferences - 7/1/09
Wreaths for our fallen soldiers
When you get a chance, make sure to read this touching story about Morrill Worcester of Worcester Wreath Co., who makes an annual trek every year in December from Harrington, Maine to Virginia to lay wreaths on the graves of our fallen soldiers at Arlington Cemetary. This year he’ll be accompanied by the Patriot Guard Riders, who have gained national attention this year as the patriotic group who has shielded military funerals from the despicable protests of the “Rev.” Fred Phelps and his congregation of haters.
Worcester’s project has become very popular. From the WaPo aticle:
This year, the interest in Worcester’s project has exploded to the point that he had to find some way to extend the tribute, so he has launched Wreaths Across America, a Web site that coordinates similar rituals at more than 200 military cemeteries around the country.
“Rest easy, sleep well my brothers. Know the line has held, your job is done. Rest easy, sleep well …”
Video of past wreath laying ceremonies:
Additional info on Worcester’s annual trek can be found at Snopes.
Hats off to Mr. Worcester, who is a shining example of a true American patriot. May God bless him, and every one of the fallen soldiers he honors at Arlington.
Read more via Uncle Jimbo at Blackfive, Gaius at Blue Crab Boulevard, Marshall Manson at RedState
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On December 10, an 18-wheeler hauling FIVE THOUSAND Christmas Wreaths will depart from the state of Maine bound for Arlington National Cemetary. On December 14, these wreaths will arrive at Arlington National Cemetery, to be placed on 5 thousand graves as a part of the Wreaths Across America ceremonies. Simultaneous ceremonies will take place in veteran’s cemeteries across this great nation.
This will be the 15th year for Wreaths Across America. Imagine: Row after row of bleached white stones, with evergreen wreaths and red bows – it is a stirring image to commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country – for us.
This year, the Patriot Guard Riders are HONORED to have been asked to escort the convoy, from Maine to Arlington.
Why do I post this? I’m one of ‘em…
I am the Permanent State Ride Captain for the Mississippi membership of the Patriot Guard Riders. We’ve jumped into the breach to try and carry this event to as many National Cemeteries as possible where no other local organizations had the manpower to do so. We pray Americans across this great land will make this a day to remember.
To me, personally, this mission means this:
Honor, Respect, Tribute to America’s fallen and all those who ever stood up or are now standing on the front lines to defend Her. We ride to Stand for Those Who have Stood For US.
I also look forward to educating our youth to the terrible yet precious cost of Freedom. This is our legacy to them. Carry our torch proudly. Defend your birthright fiercely. Share it lovingly with those in need of liberty.
And NEVER, EVER FORGET!
Capt. Jera “Trog” Anderson
U.S. Army (Ret.)
trog@patriotguard.org