ARLINGTON, Va. (Gray DC) - Tens of thousands of people bundled up and waited hours in the cold Saturday to participate in the annual Wreaths Across America event at Arlington National Cemetery, placing holiday wreaths on the graves of fallen service members.

In just a few hours, Arlington National Cemetery transformed from rows of white headstones to a garden of red and green wreaths.

“For people to come out and want to pay that honor and respect, it means a lot,” said Karen Durham-Aguilera, executive director of Arlington National Cemetery.

The annual event draws tens of thousands to Arlington and cemeteries across the U.S. to place wreaths as reminders and expressions of gratitude for fallen service members.

“To think that people care enough during the busiest time of year, it’s pret

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