Arlington
It is hard to believe that this is my first visit to Arlington national cemetery and most of the other places we’ve seen here in Washington. This sacred resting place for so many who have served and died for their country was certainly a moving experience.
The final resting place of assassinated president John Fitzgerald Kennedy, where the eternal flame burns, hard to see in this picture, but I assure you- burning eternally.
And Jackie Kennedy Onassis and two infant children. Robert (also assassinated) and Edward Kennedy also are buried here with simple white crosses marking their graves.
There were a few cherry blossoms lingering on the trees as we walked the grounds.
The tomb of the unknown soldier is a monument dedicated to American service members who have died without their remains being identified. It is considered one of the highest honors to serve as a Sentinel.
We were able to witness the changing of the guards as well as a wreath laying ceremony. Makes me teary-eyed and very proud to be an American.
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eighttreestreet
April 12, 2012 at 10:55 amI live so close to Arlington Cementary but I have never seen it like in the pictures you took. You truly caputured the beauty of this place of honor and respect.
thestitchemporium
April 12, 2012 at 7:53 pmIsn’t this the most beautiful place? It’s my favorite spot in the DC area – I could spend weeks wandering around and looking at all the tombstones and memorials. So peaceful.
noelleodesigns
April 13, 2012 at 4:05 amCemeteries are always intriguing to me but this place is such a serene and lovely resting place that I could wander through and read headstones all day.