MacArthur High School JROTC Students Honor Fallen Heroes

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January 5 marks the return to school after a couple of weeks off for midwinter break. But many positive happenings occurred before the break. One of those stories involves the JROTC students from MacArthur High School. The students honored local fallen heroes by participating in Wreaths Across America.

Wreaths Across America spreads the message about the importance of remembering our fallen heroes. It also coordinates events to honor those who serve. Additionally, Wreaths Across America works with schools. The organizations teaches children about the sacrifices made by veterans and their families.

One of the ways to honor fallen heroes is to hold wreath laying ceremonies. Each year, Wreaths Across America selects a Saturday in December. The organization works with volunteers to place wreaths at Arlington and at veterans’ cemeteries across the nation and beyond.

Thousands of volunteers take part in the events. The organization receives no government funding. Individual wreath sponsors, corporate donors and volunteer truckers pay the cost of the programs.

“We will not forget. We will Never Forget.”

Lieutenant Colonel Andre Dean led the MacArthur JROTC students to the Houston National Cemetery on Dec. 13, 2014. The students placed wreaths on the veterans’ headstones. They also had the chance to speak to veterans who participated in the event coordinated by Wreaths Across America.

Below are more images from the event.