We are so blessed to be RIGHT HERE in the heart of it all, so we celebrated Veteran's Day the right way! Grant took this picture of us at the beginning of our walk up through Arlington
Cemetary on Monday. It was a great day 
The cross is at the head of Robert Kennedy's grave, about 100 feet from his brother, John F. Kennedy. We couldn't get over how green this grass is! Faith is wearing a "boy" coat because she lost hers at school - the coat monster must have eaten it, because I looked at the school too!
This is the soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The tomb is guarded 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. During the off season, they change the guard once an hour. If you have never seen this, it is a MUST! The reverence and respect shown is amazing! Even the children recognize the respect, and sat in SILENCE (I know, it's hard to believe) for over 10 minutes while the ceremony took place. We have seen this 3 or 4 times now, and they are silent everytime! It brings tears to your eyes to see them show such dedication to their responsibility!
This man is playing "Taps" on his bugle after they placed a wreath from the Capistrano Valley High School. You could have heard a pin drop - what awe and amazement I have for the men and women serving our country. We can't say "thank you" enough!
2 comments:
The picture of your kids looking out over the cemetery is beautifully composed and compels emotion. What a way to spend Veterans Day.
What a great way to spend Veteran's Day. We should have done something similar.
Love the photos.
Post a Comment