Arlington and DC trip to share (PICS)

[nimblykimbly]

Hi everyone, earlier this month we buried my dad at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA. While we were there, we also visited the Memorials at The Mall in Washington D.C. I've uploaded the photos and wanted to share them with you all.

The Washington Memorial from The new World War II Memorial


Within the Lincoln Memorial


My youngest son, Samuel, looking at the Three Servicemen Statue. I think this was always my dad's favorite - he served in the Vietnam War. I never realized until this visit that they are gazing across the field at the Vietnam War Memorial.


The Three Servicemen


This is just amazing. Often, people leave flags and mementos at The Wall (The Vietnam War Memorial) This day, there was only one.... a flag and a sealed envelope to a service member, postmarked 1968... one that the soldier never received.


This is at the World War II Memorial - each Gold Star represents 100 service members who died in that war.



The squirrels were mighty friendly in DC...


So cute.


While we were in Arlington, after my dad's funeral, we went to watch the changing of the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers. It is a beautiful and humbling experience.



My dad's grave. I'm sorry if this photo bothers anyone in any way.. I just couldn't leave it out.


There was a photographer who took photos of my dad's Full Honors Burial Ceremony - mainly the rituals conducted by the Armed Service members and the caisson (horse and carriage) that brought my dad to his burial site. The military honors their fallen soldiers so perfectly and precisely, and it was all so beautiful. Hopefully when I get them I can share them with those who are interested in seeing it all on here.

Thanks for looking