(Almost) Speechless Sunday - Memorial Day Tribute

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty

ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country. - Nathan Hale

 And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.  - John F. Kennedy

As America celebrates Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who have given their lives in our nation's wars. - John M. McHugh

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Belinda Spillman
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Amazing picture.  Its so sad to think that each of those markers is someone who gave their life for our country.

May 29, 2011 03:20 AM #1
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Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
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This kind of tribute gives me pause, Elizabeth. Sometimes the meaning of these holidays gets missed and it's people like you that show us the path back.  Thank you.

May 29, 2011 04:33 AM #2
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Bruce Walter
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Thanks for this fitting tribute to those who served and gave their lives that we might live in freedom, Elizabeth.  I hope you have a great Memorial Day weekend with your family.

May 29, 2011 05:15 AM #3
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Roy Kelley
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Very nice tribute for Memorial Day!

I hope you and your family are having a great weekend.

Blooming for you!

May 29, 2011 08:40 AM #4
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Lloyd Binen
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Hello,

So many people have paid the ultimate price in service of their country.  Their sacrifice and the sacrifice of their families need to be memorialized.  Your post makes us pause and reflect and honor them.

May 29, 2011 12:21 PM #5
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DeeDee Riley
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Great picture, Elizabeth and I love the quotes too!  It is so moving to see, in picture and in person!!!!

May 29, 2011 01:55 PM #6
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Ellen Caruso
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Elizabeth, the most meaningful shot for a weekend called Memorial Day! God bless all of them!

May 29, 2011 03:32 PM #7
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Brian Doubleday
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Great photo and excellent quotes, there is no better place to feel the magnatude of Memorial Day than Arlington Cemetary, thank you for sharing

May 29, 2011 08:09 PM #8
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Hi Elizabeth,

That is a moving photo.  So much suffering and sacrifice.  Wow.

Lisa

May 30, 2011 02:49 AM #9
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Elizabeth, I certainly remember being in this cemetery throughout my years in Washington, D.C. Your quotes tell the rest of the story for so many lives lost. The remind of this Native American proverb - "Silence has so much meaning" - from the Yurok tribe.

May 30, 2011 12:49 PM #10
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No matter how many times I see pictures of Arlington Cemetery it still commands reverence.

May 30, 2011 04:13 PM #11
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Gina Tufano
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I have to say that Arlington Cemetery is such a symbol of our country's sacrifice.  It is hard to walk through it without shedding a tear...

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Thank you for the picture Gina, Hope you have a safe Memorial Day!

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Thank you for the picture Gina, Hope you have a safe Memorial Day!

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Thank you for the picture Gina, Hope you have a safe Memorial Day!

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