Arlington National Cemetery is one of the country’s most sacred shrines honoring our nations’ Veterans who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom while serving in past and present conflicts.  At 10:15am on December 10, 2011, the Grand Master will perform a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington’s Tomb of the Unknowns.  This moving ceremony is in memoriam of all of our nation’s fallen soldiers, many of whom were Masonic Brethren, all of whom were Brother and Sister Patriots.  

This event is open to the public. Please feel free to invite family and friends.  All visitors wishing to observe the ceremony should arrive at the Tomb of the Unknowns approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.  The dress code for spectators should be weather appropriate and in consideration of Arlington’s dignified atmosphere.

What:                Tomb of the Unknowns Wreath Laying
When:                 December 10, 2011, 10:15am
Where:                Arlington National Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers
Parking:        Visitors’ Center has paid parking, Metro Accessible
Dress:                 Winter Weather Appropriate

For additional information, please contact Dustin Rawlins at Dustin.Rawlins@SingletonLodge.com.

On December 10, 2011, the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia will partner with Wreaths Across America to place nearly 100,000 wreaths on the graves at Arlington National Cemetery.  We need as many volunteers as possible to assist in this effort, so please invite your family, friends, and Brethren to attend.

All volunteers should arrive at the cemetery between 8-8:30 am to receive a briefing address. The briefing will contain information regarding some of the basic guidelines to follow as far as the cemetery is concerned. Volunteers will then be instructed to go to the trucks to get wreaths for placement in assigned cemetery sections.  The Wreaths Across America volunteer event does not have a dress code; however, participants should dress warmly, keeping in mind the spirit of Arlington’s dignified atmosphere.

Please feel free to contact dustin.rawlins@singletonlodge.com for additional information.  So we may have an accurate count of volunteers, please take a moment to sign up at http://bit.ly/GLDC-WreathLaying.

What:                Wreaths Across America
When:                 December 10, 2011
Where:                Arlington National Cemetery
Parking:        Visitors’ Center has paid parking, Metro Accessible
Dress:                 Winter Weather Appropriate
RSVP:                 http://bit.ly/GLDC-WreathLaying

Dustin R. Rawlins
Aide to the Grand Master
Chair, 2011 Grand Lodge Community Outreach Committee
Dustin.Rawlins@singletonlodge.com