Christmas Wreath Placement; Alexandria National Cemetery; brunch afterward
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Lets participate in the Wreaths Across America program and place Christmas wreaths on the grave site of each of 4,229 Veterans at the Alexandria National Cemetery in Old Town Alexandria.
Alexandria National Cemetery was the FIRST National Cemetery, established in 1862. Arlington National Cemetery was the second. There are over 152 National Cemeteries in the United States, plus 26 overseas cemeteries, the best known being the American Cemetery at Normandy, France.
Opening ceremony at 9:30 am.
Wreaths will be provided.
Proper Wreath Placement on Graves
1. Receive the wreath and approach the headstone.
2. Extend the wreath outward, offering it to the hero you are honoring in this intimate moment
3. Place the wreath centered at the headstone, with the bow at the top.
4. Say the veteran's name aloud.
5. Please do not remove any items already placed at headstones, such as other wreaths, flowers, and other tokens left by family or friends.
Take a tag from the back of your wreath as a memento of the event.
Work gloves suggested and clothing to tolerate the pine sap.
Rain/snow or shine.
Brunch and conversation at The Executive Diner, 1400 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.