Discover the inspiring story of Eddie Rouse Jr., a young boy from Smackover, Arkansas, who in 1935 created a simple yet powerful Christmas tradition with a wooden cross lit with lights. Follow Eddie's journey from a local hero and athlete to a soldier in WWII, where his life tragically ended. Learn how his legacy continues through the "Eddie's Cross" tradition, now a community beacon of hope, unity, and remembrance, celebrated yearly in Smackover.

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