Normally, Keshon Patterson’s cargo is chicken, both fresh and frozen. He’s a driver for Tyson Foods.
But earlier this week, he carried something of great seasonal significance: wreaths to honor the fallen soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery, including three wreaths for people close to him in his life.
Patterson, a member of the National Guard, first learned about Wreaths Across America at work last year, through his trainer at Tyson Foods. When Patterson mentioned his military experience, his trainer said that the company has been involved with Wreaths Across America since 2010.
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“He even showed me some videos he’d previously recorded,” said Patterson. One showed the convoy of Tyson Foods trucks bringing Christmas wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery.
“I told him I would love to be a part of Wreaths Across America one day in the near future,” Patterson shared with Fox News Digital.
“I had…