Posted on 05/30/2011 9:41:48 AM PDT by nuconvert
Arlington Cemetery: Hallowed Ground
Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember those who have died in combat. And Arlington National Cemetery brings home the stark realities of war. LIFE.com has published a series of photos from the historic cemetery that capture both the grand scale and the intimacy of this most hallowed place.
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Last photo is so sad.
Thanks for sharing.
you’re right about the last photo
Yes, and each one of those stones represents that kind of heartbreak.
Where heroes sleep and loved ones weep.
God bless our troops and their families.
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