That would be awesome. Section 60 is to the left next to Eisenhower Dr., between York & Bradley.
LUCKENBACH, ELGIN J
SSGT US ARMY
DATE OF BIRTH: 01/14/1921
DATE OF DEATH: 04/16/1944
BURIED AT: SECTION 60 SITE 8350
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
I think it is awesome that after over 60 years on a hillside in New Guinea, he and his brave companions finally came home.
Even though I am too young to have known him, I know of him, and it brings tears to my eyes to think that someone who was much loved, loved his Country so much. A son of German immigrants but willing to sacrifice everything to preserve the freedom his family had found in this Country.
My Dad who was retired Navy was the son of a Swedish Immigrant on his Dad's side. His Mom's relatives were English who had fought for independence in the American Revolution. When I think of the sacrifices and service so many have given for us I am overwhelmed.
Wonderful to have the exact location.
I know Eisenhower Drive and can find the rest easily with my map.
We are taking red, white and blue arrangements this time and will make one for you.
We have ordered fresh roses and combine them with white artificial stems that are sparkly. I do not know if the blue will be from the iris family or blue ribbons. We have made huge blue bows in the past. Blue flowers seem the most difficult to find.
We have not decided if we are going more than once, but definitely on Monday morning so I can stop and support the FREEPERS at the rally in front of the cemetery.