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For all those empty place settings at the table this holiday season

December 19, 2018 by Tony

Wreaths adorn the graves of veterans at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)
Wreaths adorn the graves of veterans at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)

I stopped by Fort Logan National Cemetery this past weekend to visit my dad and a few other of our nation’s heroes. He – and all of them – are sorely missed and the holidays aren’t quite the same without them.

Wreaths Across America and hundreds of volunteers place wreaths at thousands of graves at Fort Logan and other national cemeteries across the nation before Christmas each year. This very special program’s mission is to, “Remember our fallen U.S. veterans. Honor those who serve. Teach your children the value of freedom.”

The hallowed ground of these cemeteries are transformed into a beautiful and respectful scene, fitting for the holidays. For families like mine, who have loved ones interred there, it is a meaningful and emotional thing to see.

We sponsor the wreath for my dad’s site and some random others and next year, I would encourage you to do the same. Please, honor those who served and are no longer with us and say a prayer for them and their families during this blessed season.

Wreaths adorn the graves of veterans at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)
Wreaths adorn the graves of veterans at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)
Wreaths adorn the graves of veterans at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)
Wreaths adorn the graves of veterans at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)
Wreaths adorn the graves of veterans at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)
Wreaths adorn the graves of veterans at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)

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