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- Today's Renewal and Remembrance event

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has become a tradition at Arlington National Cemetery.

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^For 20 years your organization has volunteered

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^its time, effort and expertise

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to help us preserve the beauty

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of one of our nation's greatest treasures.

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^- This is a day of service,

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^for the National Association of Landscape Professionals,

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which is a green industry organization.

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Today they are working on the turf,

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applying some nutrients to 95 acres of the cemetery turf.

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They have some tree crews working on

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nine of our bigger trees, installing lightning protection.

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They're working on doing

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some of our irrigation system repairs.

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They have a planting project going on,

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and a program for the children

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where they will plant flowers

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and learn about the cemetery history.

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- This entire cemetery is about the history of our nation,

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and it's so special for them to come and learn

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even a small piece of it.

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It's just a great experience for them,

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they get to connect with what they did,

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they get to understand why we're here

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and what Arlington's all about.

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We would like to thank the organization

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for all the time and the dedication

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and the energy that they put in to making this day happen.

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They really bring the materials, the resources

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and the logistics to help enhance this place

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and it's just a great, great outcome for everyone.

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- Our association considers

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^Arlington cemetery hallowed ground.

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^It's the final resting place for those

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^that have served our country in various capacities,

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and we feel greatly honored to be here.