In Their Honor
Being a veteran
in the US happens to be of great importance due to the service these men and
women had given to their country by the time they were enrolled in the Navy,
Air force and Army.
For this reason
every year on November 11th these wonderful people are honored
around the US. In Seattle for example, a Service of Remembrance is held in the
Veterans Memorial Cemetery which is located in Evergreen Washelli Memorial
Park. Special Band Music, Flags Placement, Taps and a Rifle Salute make this
ceremony memorial to all veterans and their families in especial to those
families whose beloved Commanders, Soldiers, Lieutenants and Nurses had passed
away.
I decided to go
to Calvary, a Catholic Cemetery which is on the NE 65th St to look
for graves of people who had fought for their country, to my surprise as I was
walking along the paths down the hill I found many last resting places of those
who participated in the World War I, II, Pearl Harbor among others, I was
amazed by the importance these people are given despite not being around
anymore for example by placing on their graves words of what they were
participants of and their rolls. In addition I saw some families visiting their
dears and leaving a Flag on the place they are now resting in peace.
I would have to
mention that it has been an honor for me getting to know how highly important
it is for Americans to show respect to those who work and worked, fight and
fought for their country.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, we sometimes don't realize how important it was for Americans and the rest of the world that the US participated with many soldiers in WWI and WWII. And it is nice to see that soldiers are remembered with honor and respect.
Nice pics.
Hi Aida!,
ReplyDeleteNice to read you. I agree on both points considered in your description. The one the US people honor their heroes, since it is what they are. People who died serving to the country and not being forgotten or ignored like in other countries.
And second is honor. Not only respect but also a valuable feeling for those who deserve a place in every man's mind and memory because what we are enjoying now in the country, it is thanks to them, after have fought for freedom and a better future.
Happy weekend to you Aida.
JR
It is very interesting to see how the American people give honor to the soldiers who have helped build this nation.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this experience. I loved it !
Bye