Today I visited the Bath National Cemetery for the first time in my 68 years on this earth. Of course, because of Covid 19 the kiosk to help locate graves was down. One of the maintenance workers came by on a mower and asked if he could help. He called on the radio with the name of the grave I was looking for and not only gave us the information, but took us to the sight. I failed to get his name, but I hope he knows how thankful we were. I never realized how big that cemetery was and was quite overwhelmed with emotion upon seeing it. If you get a chance, please visit the cemetery, you'll be moved to tears. Thanks to all who maintain this...
Read moreNo words can express the beautiful experience we had placing my dad here after his passing. It is very serene and shares many honored vets and was heroes. My dad was placed high on the hill overlooking the cemetery and put into the valley. The chaplain, VFW, funeral director, cemetery and military volunteers made the service a very beautiful experience. They were the kindest most professional group of people I've ever worked with. I feel like my dads wishes were met and so much more. There is a true sense of peace for him at his final resting place. Thank you all so...
Read moreHere, and the Chapel next door, I feel a great stillness as on large bodies of water. Reverent pride floats me along senseless pathways through systematic rows of cold white reality, unending endings, stretched across green hills. Undead, sunkissed marble statues dance through branches, as I wind ever upwards toward the Flag. The symbolism does NOT escape me. The caretakers go beyond job performance, it's obviously a sense of duty. " Here, the price of freedom...
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