For Wreaths Across America 2024, I made the long drive again today to Paxton MA to lay a wreath on the grave of my adopted Civil War soldier, Pvt. George W. Gould of the 25th Mass. Vol. Infantry, who sacrificed his life at Cold Harbor in 1864 to save the Union & end human chattel slavery. At the same time, I seek to honor all those who died for our country. As I placed the wreath, the church adjacent to the graveyard began broadcasting Christmas music from the steeple. Very fitting. There’s a tag on the wreath that tells his story & a link to this website that I created to honor him