To: concretebob
Thank you for posting this, already e-mailed to my vet relatives.
2 posted on
11/25/2007 10:46:28 PM PST by
matthew fuller
(Crop-circles, killer rabbits and UFO'S are caused by GLOBAL WARMING!)
To: concretebob
3 posted on
11/26/2007 4:11:48 AM PST by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: concretebob; ConorMacNessa
Thanks for the article & the photo!
4 posted on
11/26/2007 5:33:17 AM PST by
shove_it
(old Old Guardsman)
To: ALlRightAllTheTime; armymarinemom; tgslTakoma; Just A Nobody; 3D-JOY; Live free or die; ...
5 posted on
11/26/2007 5:49:39 AM PST by
concretebob
(If liberals aren't traitors, their only defense at this point is they are incredibly stupid)
To: concretebob
9 posted on
11/26/2007 2:41:36 PM PST by
EDINVA
To: concretebob
Thank you for posting. I will be in Arlington in December to bury my mother next to my dad...you have no idea how beautiful it is for me to see that picture and hear this story. I pray I will see some of the wreaths...
12 posted on
11/26/2007 6:48:36 PM PST by
rlmorel
(Liberals: If the Truth would help them, they would use it.)
To: concretebob
Bump — this is a wonderful way to honor our nation’s heroes. The photo is very stirring and beautiful.
13 posted on
11/26/2007 7:49:43 PM PST by
Angelwood
(FReepers are Everywhere! We Support Our Troops! (Hillary's Vast Rt Wg Conspiracy))
To: concretebob
We escorted the Truck last year in Maine to the New Hampshire border
We are looking forward to doing it again this year!
This is Hubby, our State Captain, Maine PGR.14 posted on
11/26/2007 10:52:38 PM PST by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: concretebob
This is always a great tribute to the fantastic heroes resting in Arlington. Wouldn’t it be nice if the heroes at every National Cemetery were given the same gift?
19 posted on
11/28/2007 8:15:34 AM PST by
oneamericanvoice
(Support freedom! Support the troops! Surrender is not an option!)
To: concretebob
Sidebar:
The DVD listed below is highly recommended (at least by “VOA”).
Good to watch during Memorial Day.
EVEN IF PBS was involved in the documentary!
Seeing a group of noisy kids go silent with awe-filled eyes when they
see the silent sentries pacing off their steps...PRICELESS.
It also includes lots of details about (IIRC) “The Arlington Ladies”
that assist the bereaved relatives (often a lone spouse) and about the
dedication of the sentries.
(WARNING: Some viewers will be well-advised to keep tissues at hand)
National Geographic Specials: Arlington: Field of Honor DVD
http://www.shoppbs.org/sm-pbs-national-geographic-specials-arlington-field-of-honor-dvd—pi-1889887.html
23 posted on
11/28/2007 3:33:34 PM PST by
VOA
To: molette67; NavyDude
26 posted on
12/02/2007 7:40:58 AM PST by
do the dhue
(They've got us surrounded again. The poor bastards. General Creighton Abrams)
To: concretebob
I just got this in an e-mail and knew it would be on FR. What a beautiful scene, it would be awesome to see all the wreaths in person.
29 posted on
12/07/2007 8:08:58 AM PST by
flutters
(God Bless The USA)
To: concretebob
30 posted on
12/09/2007 6:45:11 AM PST by
Tennessee_Bob
("Those who "abjure" violence can only do so because others are committing violence on their behalf.")
To: concretebob
any idea how to volunteer for this?
31 posted on
12/12/2007 7:25:36 PM PST by
RDTF
(Remember Pearl Harbor)
To: concretebob
I attended the wreath ceremony at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia, VA today. It was a cold, leaden gray sort of day, with the promise of a winter storm on the way. Just before the ceremony began, a 'V' of geese graced us with their version of a silent 'flyover'. The ceremony itself was short, but meaningful and six wreaths were placed at the flags near the entrance, one each for the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard & MIAs. Veterans placed the wreaths and it looked like ROTC kids served as escorts. Rolling Thunder had several members there. Perhaps in future years, there will be enough interest/participation for individual wreaths to be placed, but for now, there are only the ceremonial wreaths.
After the ceremony, folks scattered throughout the grounds to visit loved ones and friends. I go to the VVC often to visit one of my dearest friends who is there .... and I've become very fond of the place. The grounds themselves are beautiful and well-tended. There is a Gaelic blessing that says: Deep peace of the quiet earth to you, deep peace to you. For me, the VVC is 'quiet earth'.
33 posted on
12/15/2007 12:46:25 PM PST by
MissMagnolia
(Regarding Hillary (D-MoveOn.org): "It is easier to prevent than to remedy an evil." (GW-1798))
To: concretebob
34 posted on
12/16/2007 7:43:39 AM PST by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
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