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OLSON PARTICIPATES IN WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
12/15/10Congressman Pete Olson attended the Wreaths Across America-Houston ceremony at the Houston National Cemetery on Saturday December 11th. Wreaths Across America is atradition of placing wreaths on the headstones of our Nation's fallen heroesat gravesites.
“The Wreath laying ceremony is a small gesture of thanks that reminds the world that these heroes will never be forgotten,” Rep. Olson said. ‘It’s an honor to take a moment during this holiday season to say thank you once again to those who sacrificed all in defense of our nation. We humbly thank the generations of Americans who have answered the call to duty on our behalf. I also want to thank the generous community members who donated wreaths and contributed the funds to make this important moment a reality.”
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Photo Caption: Congressman Olson places a Christmas wreath to honor the service of veterans buried at Houston National Cemetery.