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OFRW Trip for
Wreaths Across America
Lyn Bliss, President
Ohio Federation of Republican Women
The Ohio Federation of Republican Women (OFRW) had a group of ladies
who had a great trip to Arlington, Virginia and Washington, D.C. We
were among 70,000 volunteers who took part in the Wreaths Across
America Program. There were 64 semi-trucks containing 241,408 wreaths.
Each headstone in Arlington National Cemetery received a wreath - the
first year this was accomplished!
We traveled on Friday, December 11, 2015. Checked into the hotel in
Falls Church, Virginia (the hotel was great - with full kitchens in
each room). Then we went to dinner at the Sweetwater Tavern in Falls
Church. Some went later to view the National Christmas Tree. Saturday
morning we loaded up the vans and headed to Arlington National Cemetery
- along with the other 70,975 volunteers. The sunny and mild (72°)
weather helped make the event a huge success! Groups were assigned to
differing sections of the cemetery and then we all walked to various
special features - including Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Kennedy
gravesite. Some were present for the changing of the guard at the Tomb
of the Unknown Soldier. Then it was off to Downtown D.C. for some and a
rest for others. Those going to downtown D.C. enjoyed the U.S. Capitol,
the National Law Enforcement Memorial and other sights. The group
gathered at Union Station for dinner and some shopping. Then took the
metro back to the hotel.
Sunday morning church service was enjoyed at the Washington National
Cathedral - where Presidents have typically attended and their funerals
held.
We came back to Ohio Sunday evening tired from a busy three days. As an
OFRW member, you should indeed be proud of the ladies who represented
our organization and you in this wonderful honoring of America's Fallen
Heroes.
I would like to give a special thank you to all who helped in the
laying of the wreaths!
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