Arlington Christmas

 

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…

 

Readers may be interested to know that these wreaths — some 5,000 — are donated by the Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine.

 

The owner, Merril Worcester, not only provides the wreaths, but covers the trucking expense as well.  He's done this since 1992.  Also, most years, a group of Maine school kids combine an educational trip to Washington D.C. with this event to help out.

 

So don't even try to tell me there is no Santa Claus.

 

xo, Angela

 

toys for tots 

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6 Responses to “Arlington Christmas”

1. HDB Says:
   

   It’s always nice to hear about someone that is not all about making a buck. Hearing about someone that has a heart and love for humanity. (Kinda like someone I know who writes wonderful blogs and weaves grand fantasies).

   Thanks for sharing Angela.

2. backroads Says:
   

   Wow. What a great story about what Christmas really is about. This is one I’ll share.

3. booklover35 Says:
   

   No canned music. No holiday sales pitches. Just quiet respect in the true spirit of the season. Nice, Angie. Thanks.

4. Mr. Smith Says:
   

   Yes…sleep well. Amen.

   Such a wonderful piece, Angela.

5. Lyndee Says:
   

   People doing for those that gave so much for us. People doing for people. This is the true spirit of the Season.

   Thanks for sharing, Angie.

   xoxo.
   Lyndee

6. science nerd Says:
   

   Without the fanfare, nor photo op with the King of Sweden, Merril Worcester gets my vote for the Nobel Peace Prize.

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