I wish I had visited when I was younger. But then I was “stupider” too. Can’t afford it now but I probably would be an emotional wreck if I went now. We did all the DC memorials a few years back just after the finished the WWII memorial. I was a wreck then. Especially at the wall. So many brave folks gave it all. I only gave up one tour in the Navy and just looking at those memorials enhanced my feeling of honor for having served. Thanks to all who gave all.
I've been surprised by the compactness of other battlefields I've visited but the scale of this place was awesome.