The military announced Tuesday that it had instructed Arlington National Cemetery to host a full-day event at Worth Acres in honor of the fallen elders following an announcement Monday evening that resulted in safety concerns amid the coronavirus epidemic. There was a backlash when the program was canceled.
“The Secretary of the Army has instructed Arlington National Cemetery to host it safely throughout the United States,” an Army secretary said in a statement Tuesday afternoon. “We commend the families and visitors who honor and remember those who take their time, who are laid to rest in one of the holiest places in our country.
The military added that the cemetery would receive “an update on final performance soon.”
President Trump
“It will work now!” He added.
I have reversed the ridiculous decision to cancel the Wrathus across the United States at Arlington National Cemetery. It will continue now!
– Donald J. Trump (@RealDonaldTrump) November 17, 2020
Mala Acres America first announced the cancellation of the event on Monday evening, in which volunteers pay homage at the tombs of the elderly. The organization wrote A statement shared on Twitter That it was “shocked by this sudden turn of events.”
“It has been a difficult year for all and we want all our volunteers, donors and their communities to be safe,” the statement said. “That’s why for the past six months the team at Worth has been working tirelessly with local, state and national authorities to ensure that all of our outdoor floriculture programs comply with local rules and regulations, thus being safe. are done properly. ”
Rip. And craneshaw
“Critical thinking should be out of emotion,” he added. “Large areas, outdoors and well-spaced, with masks on, are perfectly safe. Our fallen ones deserve to be remembered. ”
The decision to cancel #wreathsacrossamerica Should be replaced immediately. Critical thinking should be out of emotion. Large areas, outdoors and well-spaced, are perfectly safe when the mask is turned on. We are able to remember the fallen.
RT if you agree and support # Remember https://t.co/ddWVp5vs2g
– Dan Cranshaw (ੈਨDankrenshaw TX) November 17, 2020
on Tuesday, Cranshaw wrote In response to “reverse your decision” A tweet from Arlington National Cemetery Announcing the cancellation of the December 19 ceremony there, the soldiers and the airmen also visited the Home National Cemetery.
Reverse your decision. https://t.co/KxWGShfdxX
– Dan Cranshaw (ੈਨDankrenshaw TX) November 17, 2020
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton
“Thousands of people have been marching on DC streets for the past few weeks Joe Biden
I urge Army leaders to reconsider this decision. Thousands of Joe Biden and Donald Trump marched through the streets of DC last week. Of course volunteers can responsibly bow at the graves of our fallen heroes in Arlington. https://t.co/rSHZC5qJoV
– Tom Cotton (@CentomCotton) November 17, 2020