RobertN
Super Member
I visited the new Veterans memorial in Placerville today; it was just opened/dedicated this Veterans Day.
I just get emotional around this kind of thing. I have so much respect for those fine men and women who have served the US.
Today was special; I found my Grandfather's brick. To raise funds to build this memorial, they sold bricks engraved with the service members name, branch of service etc. My Grandfather fought in the thick of things in France in WW-1. I am proud of those who have served.
I got teary eyed looking at all the names of those who have served. Some names went back far before WW-1; some were as recent as the last few weeks in Iraq. The pathway opens to an area with flags from the different branches of service. I removed my hat and approached, thinking about the various branches, and what serving in them must mean. Finally, I approached the US flag; I paused there for a minute of silence, in respect of those who have, and those that do serve.
As emotional as I got there, I can only imagine what it is like for a Vet, visiting these memorials, or the emotions that one goes through at something like the Vietnam War Memorial.
I give my sincere respect to all those who have served, and those serving now.
I just get emotional around this kind of thing. I have so much respect for those fine men and women who have served the US.
Today was special; I found my Grandfather's brick. To raise funds to build this memorial, they sold bricks engraved with the service members name, branch of service etc. My Grandfather fought in the thick of things in France in WW-1. I am proud of those who have served.
I got teary eyed looking at all the names of those who have served. Some names went back far before WW-1; some were as recent as the last few weeks in Iraq. The pathway opens to an area with flags from the different branches of service. I removed my hat and approached, thinking about the various branches, and what serving in them must mean. Finally, I approached the US flag; I paused there for a minute of silence, in respect of those who have, and those that do serve.
As emotional as I got there, I can only imagine what it is like for a Vet, visiting these memorials, or the emotions that one goes through at something like the Vietnam War Memorial.
I give my sincere respect to all those who have served, and those serving now.
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