Remember. Honor. Teach.

Join TAP-DC and our friends as we lay Christmas wreaths on the markers of our nation's fallen and deceased veterans at Wreaths Across America. Please join us in a morning of volunteering and remembrance of what has become a national holiday tradition.

This year, we are honoring Sgt. Eddie Chen, a Taiwan-born U.S. Army soldier killed during a siege outside Baghdad in April 2004. He's the first causality in the ambush known as ‘Black Sunday’, changing the course of the Iraq War.

Eddie's story is chronicled in Martha Radditz's book, 'The Long Road Home', and was later adapted into a miniseries by National Geographic. Sgt. Chen was portrayed by Taipei-born actor Kenny Leu.

The event is free and open to the public.

===MEETING LOCATION===

We are meeting at the Pentagon Memorial at 6:45am and will start walking to the South Gate (along Columbia Pike) no later than 7:30. WE WILL NOT WAIT FOR LATECOMERS!

The meetup location is within walking distance for Pentagon City residents.

If you foresee any issues, please contact TAP-DC's David Chang, our lead organizer.

===CARPOOL/PARKING/RIDESHARE===

If you are driving, please park at the Pentagon South Lot (GPS: S Rotary Rd). The memorial is located at the northwest corner. Free parking is available on a first come, first serve basis.

===SECURITY===

Arlington County officials and Pentagon Police have designated Wreaths Across America as a Capital Region Special Event. Prepare for heavy crowds, security restrictions, and limited mobile service. There will be checkpoint screening at all entrances. BAGS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE GROUNDS.

We will send another newsletter on security and traffic closures as the date gets closer.

===MILITARY MEMBERS===

If you are attending with us, please contact our lead organizer.

===INCLEMENT WEATHER===

In the event of inclement weather, the outing will proceed as scheduled. If the forecast is calling for unfavorable conditions, check back for the latest details.

***Plans may subject to change. Questions? Concerns? Post here or email david.chang@tap-dc.org. Hope to see you there!