MandaJo111 Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 I have had many of you ask of things you can do for our soldiers. Well this one is not for those in Iraq today, but for those that have died during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Let me explain. The 3rd Infantry Division whose home is Fort Stewart / Hunter Army Airfield, GA looses many soldiers each month. Each month a tree ceremony is held and a tree is planted for each soldier that died the previous month in Iraq. As of right now there are 369 trees representing the young men and women from Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield who have given their lives for our freedom. http://www.warfoto.com/OIF2013.jpg These trees serve as a living memorial to that solders life and sacrifice. There is an area at the bottom with the soldiers name and family and friends can put mementos at the base of the tree. These trees are also decorated throughout the year. At Christmas time a tradition that is also done at Arlington and other areas is done at Warriors Walk. Wreaths are laid at each tree. If you want to sponsor a wreath, you can find out more information by visiting this site: http://www.geocities.com/wreaths4warriorswalk/ Cost to sponsor a single wreath is $15.00 or you can sponsor multiple wreaths. If you do it online (there is a link to the national Wreaths for Warriors site) be sure to put 'Wreaths for Warriors Walk' on line 2 of your address line when you sponsor online. Or you can send a check made out to Wreaths Across America to Wreaths for Warriors Walk c/o Anthony Justi P.O. Box 3533 Fort Stewart, GA 31315 and they will consolidate and forward to Wreaths Across America. FYI, I am not affiliated in any way with the group doing this, but as giving as so many of you are, I thought you might be interested. Several have asked me about stuff they can do and when I got the info on this today I thought about the target thread and paying it forward. I just thought some of you might want to join me in donating toward honoring those we have lost.
copados1993 Posted October 23, 2007 Posted October 23, 2007 Thank you for posting this on here so people can help out. It is very sad that there has to be something like this, but it helps people remember that these were real people that are no longer with us. I think it would be a great way to give back to the community! Great job in pointing this out for people especially around the holiday time. It lets people know to be thankful for staying safe while our soldiers are out there fighting for us.
jarerice Posted October 24, 2007 Posted October 24, 2007 That picture is so pretty and sad all at once. Makes me think of my dad.
MandaJo111 Posted October 24, 2007 Author Posted October 24, 2007 When the wreaths are laid I want to go by and get some pictures as well.
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