[Kartographer]

[metmom]

What a beautiful picture!

[Kartographer]

I wrote the follow poem in tribute to Frank's photo and more importantly to all who have served. Thank you VETS!!!

The Eagle's Watch
In a quiet river valley, Lies a green and peaceful place, Where warriors come to rest, Having honorably met their fates.

No more do they stand the watch, Their worthy service done, They've passed their duties on To other Fathers' sons.

Yet flying high above them, On silent wings spread wide, Soars freedom's embodiment, And a country's sign of pride.

The mighty Eagle watches o'er all And guards their well-earned rests. For he like they, knows the feel, Of Freedom in his chest.

And though he does his best to guard, The fallen warriors' sleep. Still at times he grows so weary, And must rest his wings a-beat.

So slowly he glides his way, To where the fallen rest, And there he bides his time a bit Among the honored Vets.

And though he knows no words, Of the valiant warrior's speech, Still they communicate, In a way that words can't reach.

Having communed with those who lie, Among the rows of stone, The Eagle takes to flight again, And resumes his post alone.

In endless soaring circles, He surely makes his rounds. Guarding the fallen heroes, Who make this hallowed ground.

Copyright 2011 by Jack Cook

[MGunny]

The Eagle knows the sacrifice made.

[Floratina]

That is a big bird.

[Slyfox]

Almost as if the eagle is apologizing to all the people there who voted for Biden.

[PGR88]

wow - that bird is a monster

I’ve seen them here in the NY, but not nearly that size

[proud American in Canada]

That is so beautiful and inspiring. Our national bird keeping watch over our passed patriots.

Wonderful.

[READINABLUESTATE]

I am currently sitting less than three miles from that exact spot.
I see eagles circling overhead nearly every day.

[IronJack]

The answer to “Who guards the guardians?”

[Verginius Rufus]

Fort Snelling is where Dred Scott’s owner was stationed—that became the basis of Dred Scott’s lawsuit (claiming that having resided in a free territory meant that he was no longer a slave).

[Daffynition]

Send it to Wilmington, pronto