Trucking Tributes:
Scott's story of Dustin's courage and sacrifice brings back recollections of World War II when young American men in their late teens and early twenties were compelled to enlist after our nation was attacked by the Japanese and drawn into the war. It was the terrorist attack on our country on September 11, 2001, that stirred Dustin's desire to serve.
Military Musicians Showcase:
"I remember being in the cemetery years ago and seeing one section, it was the World War I section, near Fort Myer that was all covered in wreaths, and I was wondering who the heck put them there."
Wednesday Webinars:
Meet new members of the WAA Team, Bre Kingsbury and Debbie Sparks! On this broadcast we talk about how Bre came to be involved with WAA and the great efforts of 'Team Bear' - where they have raised over $100,000 to honor veterans buried at Arlington National Cemetery. And we talk with Debbie about her own, and the transportation industry long-standing support of the WAA mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach.
This Week in Social Media:
Richard Overton is right where he wants to be. He's sitting in a lawn chair on the front porch of the Austin home he built nearly 70 years ago.
This blog is part of a weekly series called "Medal of Honor Monday," in which we'll highlight one of the nearly 3,500 Medal of Honor recipients.
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Former regimental commander, retired Col. Stanley G. Bonta, was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.
World War II survivor Maria Tudela Tenorio, 84, received an unexpected surprise.
Do you know of a patriotic story for or about our veterans, that we should be sharing? We would love to hear it!
You can submit the basic details here, and we will follow up with you.
Note: Have you ever had a conversation with a "reporter-bot?" We set this up to collect stories 24/7 or whenever it is convenient for you, and then the WAA Social Media Team can join the conversation. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Join us on December 16th (the 3rd Saturday in December), 2017 for National Wreaths Across America Day. Use this map to find a location and sign up to volunteer. Can't find a location near you? You can start one (adding new locations for 2017)!
"Remember this.... In truth a person dies twice, once when he stops breathing, and a second time when somebody mentions his or her name for the last time. Join us in December when over one million volunteers nationwide, will say the names of a million fallen out loud, to make sure they will never be forgotten."
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An icy, cold and rainy Saturday morning quickly thawed with the warmth of the Fresh Family members who showed up in full force for Wreaths Across America. At Tommy McFly's count, more than 260 volunteers met The Tommy Show to set donated wreaths at the headstones of those laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.
