Volunteers laid over 90,000 wreaths on Saturday, December 10, 2011 to honor veterans buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Founded in 1992 by wreath-maker Morrill Worcester of Harrington, Maine, the event helps communities recognize and remember the sacrifices of those who’ve served in America’s armed forces. Organizers said 15,000 people joined the effort at Arlington. The wreaths will be on view until Jan. 28.
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Lindsey Scheff pays respects to former classmate Ryan Casey McGhee. Both attended Massaponax High School in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Army Cpl. McGhee was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Georgia. He died from wounds sustained during a firefight with enemy forces while conducting combat operations in Iraq.
Lindsey Scheff pays respects to former classmate Ryan Casey McGhee. Both attended Massaponax High School in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Army Cpl. McGhee was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Georgia. He died from wounds sustained during a firefight with enemy forces while conducting combat operations in Iraq.
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