Every year in December, thousands of people gather at more than 2,100 cemeteries and memorial sites across the country to lay wreaths at the graves of American veterans.
It started in 1992 with one man at Arlington National Cemetery and has grown in the years following. Now more than 700,000 wreaths are placed at veterans' grave each year.
It's a meaningful and moving tribute. But for a while it looked like the tradition might not continue this year.
On Monday, Arlington National Cemetery announced the event would be canceled because of COVID-19 concerns. The wreath-laying draws huge crowds every year - 30,000 to 40,000 - and an official with the Office of Army National Cemeteries said Arlington "could not implement sufficient controls to mitigate the risks associated with hosting an event of this size."
Needless to say, this didn't sit well with many who participate annually in the ceremonies. And so they flooded Washington with calls and emails. They posted on social media which drew even more emails and calls.
Some got to the right place - the White House.
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced he had reversed the decision and that Wreaths Across America will go on at Arlington.
There will be safety protocols as there should be and it's doubtful the usual number of people will be allowed to attend. But the wreaths will be placed. Our veterans will be honored.
Thanks to President Trump for taking the lead on this.