As we celebrate this joyous Christmas season, I would like to take a
few minutes to remember those who have sacrificed their lives to ensure
that we Americans can continue to have the freedom to celebrate our
religious holidays as our founding fathers did….
CHRISTMAS AT ARLINGTON CEMETERY  Readers may be interested to know that these wreaths -- some 5,000 -- are donated by the Worcester Wreath Co. of Harrington, Maine. The owner, Merrill Worcester, not only provides the wreaths, but covers the trucking expense as well. He's done this since 1992; what a wonderful guy. Also, most years, groups of Maine school kids combine an educational trip to DC with this event to help out. Making this even more remarkable is the fact that Harrington is in one the poorest parts of the state. Arlington National Cemetery  Rest easy, sleep well my brothers. Know the line has held; your job is done. Rest easy; sleep well. Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held. Peace, peace, and farewell...
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