I was in St. Louis visiting family over the weekend.
On my way out of town this morning I stopped by Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
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Over 160,000 graves there, dating back to before the Civil War.
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It is a very solemn yet inspiring place.
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In the center of this picture, in the third row back .......
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...... is this headstone ......... my Dad.
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Pat
Wow, that's somethin !
Thanks for sharin it with us Pat.
Quote from: iahntr on July 20, 2011, 10:08:58 PM
Wow, that's somethin !
Thanks for sharin it with us Pat.
X2 Pat!!
Very solemn indeed.
Thanks Pat
Now THAT is a significant picture and post. Thank you for trusting us with it.
Looks a lot like Arlington. Arlington and the Viet Nam Wall are two places that just have an eerie feeling when you are there.
Jerry
My grandson at my father's grave.
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Pat
That's a great picture, Pat, along with your original post - didn't see this 3-1/2 yrs ago.
Be sure to tell him plenty of stories of his great grandfather.
Even the pictures makes your heart sink. A very sacred place for sure. Thanks Pat. :bowingsmilie: cc
Proof that freedom is not free where the heroes are
Great pictures, Pat. Thanks for sharing with us. Your grandson's picture is priceless.
That is a great picture and one that I am sure you will treasure.
Jerry
Suitable for framing Pat!!
Awesome pictures. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks guys. I wish my dad had lived to see his great-grandson.
Pat
Hope everyone had a blessed Memorial Day.
Pat
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