Arlington National Cemetary in Full Bloom

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When I was living in the Wash DC area I used to enter into Arlington Nat'l Cemetery, stop my car, and just get out and walk among the stones. I would stay away from the crowds so I could have my moment alone. I could hear the stories and voices of those thereunder.

For those of us who have touched combat several times and realize the quicknss of death and the carnage that accompanies warfare, the silent voices I heard during my walks was heart telling, a recall to the times that one never lives by way of book or movie.

Arlington: A place of glory, a place of silent heroism. A salute to those who gave for us.