This is taken in one of the "Commital Shelters" The Honor Guard was standing right behind me when this was taken, I had already received the Flag, the three shells from the 21 gun salute that was fired in his honor and the thanks of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Dad always said that he wanted to go out of this world in a pine box. His wishes were to be cremated. But we were still able to honor his request.
This monument is in honor of all of the Ex Prisoners of War.
This Monument is hard to read but it is Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
This flag is at half mast in honor of the Military Personal that are buried Their. It is located on the main drive and is in front of the information office.This Cemetary is a National Cemetary and is used by Veterans and their Families from the surrounding states. Dad had had the distinction of enlisting during WWII from this Base, and was Discharged at the end of his time of service also from this base. It is fitting that he be buried here.
As I said in an earlier post I was going to Minnesota but not for a vacation. It was to say goodbye and to pay my last respects.
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