The ‘Wreath Across America’ Tradition to Honor Fallen Heroes Returns With Passion Despite Cancellation Culture

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After nearly falling victim to cultural demotion earlier this month, Wreaths Across America honored fallen veterans in full force on Saturday.

A traditional green wreath with a red bow is placed on the gravestones of those who have served at Arlington National Cemetery and more than 2,500 sites around the country and abroad on a congressional designated holiday. took place on December 18 of this year.

“I have a deep sense of gratitude for those who have served and for those who have given up part of their lives, or sometimes all of them,” said Cindy Kauffman, a regular participant in the tradition and daughter. of a veteran soldier told Fox News.

Today, we live up to their legacy! # LiveTheirLegacy2021 pic.twitter.com/bi9DObKjM6

– Wreaths across America (@WreathsAcross) December 18, 2021

“Honoring veterans is incredibly important,” she explains. “It is extremely important that we never forget what the veterans did for us. They have been devoting their lives to our freedom. The people who serve us deserve our respect.”

Kauffman has several relatives who served in the military and was taught from an early age to “love and cherish our flag, our Constitution, and our country.” When she learned that her great-grandfather had fought in the American Revolution, she felt called to teach others “what they and every other soldier fought for.”

Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin (R) joined the ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, where hundreds of thousands of wreaths were laid by volunteers.

Volunteers gathered together this morning to engage with @WreathsAcross in Tampa today. We freely celebrate 🎄 for those who have served. 🇺🇸#wreathsacrossamerica #Veterans pic.twitter.com/4TkRjEIS3d

– Cherie Denham (@cherie_denham) December 18, 2021

The organization’s goal is to “Remember our Fallen American Veterans. Honor those who serve, “and let” Teach your children the value of freedom. Their website also explains, “While coordinating the annual December wreath-laying ceremonies on National Wreath Day across the United States is an important part of what we do, our mission to Remember Our Remember, Honor, and Teach is held throughout the year.From our Memorial Tree program to the American Wreath Museum in Maine, there are many different ways you can get involved. !”

The event kicks off December 11 in Maine before it embarks on a trip to Arlington National Monument like the longest veterans parade in the country. Along the way, the organization will deliver wreaths to fulfill their goal of remembering honoring and teaching about fallen veterans.

Thank you to all the volunteers who participated in Wreath Days across America this year. Nearly 38,000 people placed 257,000 wreaths at each of the graveyards, stadium columns and nooks and crannies at Arlington National Cemetery.#HonorThem

Elizabeth Fraser pic.twitter.com/CX3cdCfAsK

– Arlington National Cemetery (@ArlingtonNatl) December 18, 2021

Last month, the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) attacked the tradition by claiming that Wreaths across the United States were “carpeting” the graves of veterans with an “ice sign”. Christian party.”

Wreaths across the US accused of ‘carpet bombing’ cemeteries with ‘Christian gang signs’ https://t.co/R8FKSWxeUj pic.twitter.com/t904nR4qew

– Conservative News (@BIZPACReview) December 17, 2021

“We’re not saying you can’t [place wreaths], but you can’t cover it up like that,” Army Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) president Michael ‘Mikey’ Weinstein told Fox News. “That was like a carpet bombing.”

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