The laying of the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a tradition that has performed by countless students over the past decade at Woolwich Central School. However, out of all of the applicants who have tried to or participated in this once in a lifetime opportunity, they may have missed the true meaning of it. Although I believe I have not, most kids try for the experience only, or to honor our school or family, but what this ritual is truly about is remembering and honoring the Unknown Soldiers. Laying the wreath creates a memory, not only of the moment you laid it, but also a memory of war. Specifically the soldiers who served in the many wars, from World War 1 to the Vietnam War, all of these unnamed soldiers will appear in your
