Volunteers placed dozens of holiday wreaths on headstones at the DFW National Cemetery to remember and honor fallen veterans.
At the DFW National Cemetery on Saturday, service members, their families, and neighbors came together for the National Wreaths Across America Day."Just coming out here and seeing the families, the various organizations, seeing the cadets, you know, out here really running the ceremony, it just reminds you that there's a lot of good people out there who do care," said Lt. Colonel Eric Yost out of Fort Cavazos.He said the day was also about honoring the families of those who serve.
"You face a different challenge as a family member, always on the move, adapting to new people, new places, and so many unknowns," Yost said during his speech.“A giant of a man he was," she said."I miss him so much.""As long as their name is said, they will never be forgotten," she said.Davis' brother, John Shanor, reflected on the unity.
"It feels like coming together of America, basically," said Shanor, who has a son currently in the Air Force, and another in the Army."We must teach them to appreciate and not take for granted our way of life. It is not a guarantee," Yost said.Trending News
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