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Holidays with heroes

December 26, 2020 by Tony Leave a Comment

Holidays with heroes
Wreaths decorate veterans’ gravesites at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)

I stopped by Fort Logan National Cemetery this morning to visit my dad. This is the 10th Christmas since he has been gone and in many ways it doesn’t get easier. I sat and talked to him for quite a while, shed more than a few tears.

Afterwards, I wandered the rows of headstones, contemplating all of the brave men and women that stake their final resting place on that hallowed ground. The cemetery is a beautiful and peaceful place, any time of year.

During the holidays though, it is even more special as his and many other veterans’ graves are decorated with wreaths for Christmas. The red ribbons and green pine really pop against the gray marble of the markers and provide a fresh reminder to never forget those who served this nation and are no longer with us.

Wreaths decorate veterans' gravesites at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Colorado. (© Tony's Takes)
Wreaths decorate veterans’ gravesites at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)
Wreaths decorate veterans' gravesites at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Colorado. (© Tony's Takes)
Wreaths decorate veterans’ gravesites at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)
Wreaths decorate veterans' gravesites at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Colorado. (© Tony's Takes)
Wreaths decorate veterans’ gravesites at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)
Wreaths decorate veterans' gravesites at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Colorado. (© Tony's Takes)
Wreaths decorate veterans’ gravesites at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)

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