Murphys_Law
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The family ventured out to DC despite the 100 degree weather. A small sacrifice if you consider the occasion. My girls actually shed a few tears during the Memorial Day parade and may have actually learned something.
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The War Memorials
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The family ventured out to DC despite the 100 degree weather. A small sacrifice if you consider the occasion. My girls actually shed a few tears during the Memorial Day parade and may have actually learned something.
James48843
Well-known member
This week I was in Washington, and stayed next to Arlington, like i usually do when I am there.
Last Tuesday evening I watched the Guard standing and moving silently. I have seen it many times, but it always is moving to see.
Today the President visited the Tomb of the Unknowns.
I go there and just stand back and watch, and think.
Some more good photos worth viewing, of American soldiers paying tribute today here, and in the war zone in Afghanistan:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...comrades-candlelit-Memorial-Day-services.html
Last Tuesday evening I watched the Guard standing and moving silently. I have seen it many times, but it always is moving to see.
Today the President visited the Tomb of the Unknowns.
I go there and just stand back and watch, and think.
Some more good photos worth viewing, of American soldiers paying tribute today here, and in the war zone in Afghanistan:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...comrades-candlelit-Memorial-Day-services.html
grandma
Well-known member
Two of my teenage granddaughters and I went see the DC Memorials with my VA son & grade school grandson several winters ago... in January!
The Korean Memorial was the one I found I had a hard time leaving... the body language, facial expressions were over-whelming.... Maybe because that was in my time frame -
In the 1970's, students would come into the local library, looking for information on The Korean Conflict - but there was nothing on the shelves - maybe a couple of books, but they didn't really say anything. It was disturbing to me then and continues to be now - and I don't recall if they were able to find much to add.
I am all for the soldiers' group that has been searching through the War archives at Austin for any information on what was going on behind the scenes. Whether that group is still active or not, I don't know. ...something about `winter,' I think, in their name, I've lost track of them.
Somehow we need to be able to put an end to these `behind the curtain chain pullers.' -forever -
There was a fellow at the Vietnam Wall, passing out cards with prayers, helping folks with the directions to find the name they wanted.
Murphy's_Law, I hope you and your kids were able to get there today.
The Korean Memorial was the one I found I had a hard time leaving... the body language, facial expressions were over-whelming.... Maybe because that was in my time frame -
In the 1970's, students would come into the local library, looking for information on The Korean Conflict - but there was nothing on the shelves - maybe a couple of books, but they didn't really say anything. It was disturbing to me then and continues to be now - and I don't recall if they were able to find much to add.
I am all for the soldiers' group that has been searching through the War archives at Austin for any information on what was going on behind the scenes. Whether that group is still active or not, I don't know. ...something about `winter,' I think, in their name, I've lost track of them.
Somehow we need to be able to put an end to these `behind the curtain chain pullers.' -forever -
There was a fellow at the Vietnam Wall, passing out cards with prayers, helping folks with the directions to find the name they wanted.
Murphy's_Law, I hope you and your kids were able to get there today.
Murphys_Law
Member
I'm bringing my kids to the DC memorials on Monday. I have decided it is time to educate them about what true sacrifice is. My extreme gratitude to all who have served our country.
nasa1974
Moderator
The wife and I visited the Arizona in May 2009. I have a flag that flew over the memorial on May 25, 2009, Memorial Day.
konakathy
Well-known member
No, I actually haven't, yet. I'll be flying over to Oahu next month to visit with some friends.....maybe then.
Buster
Well-known member
Cool idea..I suppose you've already been to the Arizona in Pearl Harbor, huh..?
alevin
Well-known member
Ran across this on another forum tonight. My great-uncle was an airman, shot down over Germany-MIA. Never found, came home. My grandmother never admitted to herself that he died. I would have liked to have known him.
Visited the Memorials several years ago-WWII left me in awe, Nam memorial brought me to tears.
Visited the Memorials several years ago-WWII left me in awe, Nam memorial brought me to tears.
