A War Widow Reflects on Memorial Day
Saturday morning, I got up early to take our son to football practice. At 9:15 there was a knock on the door, and I figured
“As the wreath was laid, I was overwhelmed with pride.”– Eileen Greenlay, Manager, Donor Relations,Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services
Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Arlington National Cemetery in honor of our 2023 achievements and encouragement. You can see a short video here.Three of our Command Council members, Bob McCann, Danny Gardner, and Latrese Dixon, were joined by the 2023 Carolyn and Herbert Metzger Service Award Recipient, and US Amy Veteran, Jennifer Grubb while ten other friends and family looked on.Prior to the ceremony, Dixon Center’s family and friends went on a tour of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This tour included meeting with the Guards. The Guards shared the history and daily duties at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guards.For years we have wandered the sacred paths of Arlington National Cemetery. It is our destination for peaceful reflection and solace. Stepping through the gates to these hallowed grounds gives us a feeling of comfort.
Saturday morning, I got up early to take our son to football practice. At 9:15 there was a knock on the door, and I figured
Dixon Center for Military Services is ready for Memorial Day Weekend. This week over 700 donors, friends and partners will receive one of our Memorial Day
Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services, as a member of the Fedcap Group, a global network of top tier nonprofit agencies, invites our partners
Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services is excited to unveil recent updates to our website, reflecting both the evolution of our work and our continued
