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To: Gene Eric; ExTexasRedhead
It is given at Arlington, as it should be. In other places, I have no knowledge.

I was not aware of the Ladies of Arlington until my Father's funeral in 1998. They stood at his burial as they do at all burials of our Fallen and deceased military at Arlington.

Sadly, there are some of our Fallen who have no family present at their interment. These Ladies stand to acknowledge and honor their sacrifice for our Nation. God Bless them!

"I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life.
I am prepared to give my life in their defense."

50 posted on 05/24/2015 10:00:14 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)
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To: ConorMacNessa

>> These Ladies stand to acknowledge and honor their sacrifice for our Nation. God Bless them!

Indeed. I found this short backstory:

http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Funeral-Information/About-Funerals/Arlington-Ladies


51 posted on 05/24/2015 10:07:58 PM PDT by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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To: ConorMacNessa
wh!!

Mac.....#50!!


66 posted on 05/25/2015 2:14:35 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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