Much thanks to Two Writing Teachers for providing space to share our weekly slices. This is such an incredible community. I feel blessed to be included.
On Saturday, December 16, I participated in Wreaths Across America at the Willamette National Cemetery. This is a national event which started fifteen years ago. Portland has participated for ten years. Last year almost four hundred wreaths were donated. This year a donation was made of six thousand wreaths. It was a moving afternoon as wreaths were placed to the sounds of a bagpiper.
winter wreaths
say the names aloud
remember
©jone rush macculloch
Jone Rush MacCulloch 
Powerful.
Beautiful moments, Jone. We had a small ceremony here, as well, at our local memorial. It was very moving. I’m very grateful to the Wal-Mart organization for making this happen every yeast. 💖
A somber but joyous occasion all in one. Thanks for sharing your involvement in this tradition.
Thanks for writing about this beautiful tradition.
What a wonderful tradition to be a part of, Jone.