Sunday, May 25, 2008

In Memory

This long weekend, here in The UNITED States, is dedicated to honoring our Veterans. The countless men and women who have served so selflessly in our military, protecting this great country, and the freedoms of all who live here.

If you have never been, I urge you go go to Washington, DC and visit Arlington National Cemetery. See the Changing of Guard at The Tomb of The Unknown Soldiers, where the dedicated soldiers march in honor 24 hours a day, leaving a path on the cement.


Watch the Wreath Laying Ceremony that is performed over and over throughout each day. Participate.

Walk among the endless rows of white stones in Arlington, and see who is remembered, and how many more are not.



And be thankful. For ALL of them, be thankful.

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4 Comments:

Blogger rohanknitter said...

Great post.
That's got to be a really touching place to visit.

Monday, May 26, 2008 at 12:49:00 AM EDT  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

A beautiful entry. Thank you so much for that. Beautiful photos too!

Monday, May 26, 2008 at 8:45:00 AM EDT  
Blogger becky c. said...

Thanks for the reminder of what the day is about.

Monday, May 26, 2008 at 10:11:00 AM EDT  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I have been there and it's quite something to see. I hope you had a wonderful weekend.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 5:09:00 PM EDT  

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