As a DC gent I've encouaged many to make a respectful visit to Arlington part of their Christmas tradition...as it is mine.  Thanks Eddie for the post & pic...i should have thought of it.

That is a chilling post and I must say that we don't think of these guys offten enough. This may be the post of the year as far as I am concerned.

That'll get a guy choked-up.

Excellent post, Ed.

Many thanks.

U.

What a stirring image.  Gives us all a simple yet enduring reminder that "freedom isn't free".

They deserve the best that we can give them; they made the highest sacrifice for the rest of us.

Arlington is impressive, but there is nothing that will make you more proud to be an American then Normandy.  One of the most amazing experiences of my life, and I've been twice.

Thanks for the reminder, Eddie.

those who serve and who have served.

Whenever I am in DC, I try and visit a high school friend on the Vietnam Memorial.  I stand there and look at his name and most times tears fill my eyes.  He died; I did not.

Wow, I am not usually emotional but looking at that photo made me choke up and shed a few tears. So many have died defending our country, we owe them so much.