Veteran's Day 2006
General Patton's Grave behind us...
The 21 gun salute.
He's got 8 medals on!
Couldn't really go to bed tonight without sharing our day with you. We drove to Luxembourg this morning to attend the Veteran's Day ceremony. It began at 11:11 with a bagpiper playing Amazing Grace. An opening prayer was said reminding us of the blessings of God and our hope in Jesus Christ. A statement from Pres. Bush was read and then a 21 gun salute. A wreath was laid at the chapel honoring the unknown soldier and the color guard retreated to the strains of Amazing Grace. SO MOVING! Over 5,000 soldiers are buried there on about 50 acres. 371 are listed as missing in action. All 50 states are represented and there are 22 brothers that rest side by side. There are 2 Medal of Honor recipients interred there. One of the most touching moments was watching a soldier walking past the crosses while laying his hand on each one with almost a caress. This inscription was written on the mosaic in the ceiling of the chapel.
IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THOSE MEN OF THE ARMED SERVICES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WHO IN THIS REGION AND IN THE SKIES ABOVE IT ENDURED ALL AND GAVE ALL THAT JUSTICE AMOUNG MEN AND NATIONS MIGHT PREVAIL AND THAT MANKIND MIGHT ENJOY FREEDOM AND INHERIT PEACE.
To me, there are few more noble and great.
3 comments:
how amazing!
I would've loved to see this. What an awesome sight. Way to go for taking advantage of this.
So touching, makes me sad we just drove by...next time maybe
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