Comments on: Arlington Cemetery – Unknown Soldier

By: Pass The Torch » Spirit of Community in the Smithsonian

Pass The Torch » Spirit of Community in the Smithsonian — Sat, 22 May 2010 13:32:39 +0000

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By: Pamela

Pamela — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:32:05 +0000

We visited there when our youngest was 16. She was also subdued with respect. It was a very touching moment for us.

By: Gina

Gina — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:09:35 +0000

This was my son’s favorite part of his recent trip to Washington DC. I’m so glad you posted the pictures. What a great experience.

By: Kelly's Mom

Kelly's Mom — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:38:50 +0000

Good Morning, Over 50 years ago I had the same feelings of respect and awe as you had on your visit. Your photo looks exactly the way I remember it all. I think when the tomb was first created there was only one soldier honored there and now I understand there are unknown heros from all our wars. How sad to become merely an “Unknown” after giving your life for our freedom. They deserve all the respect they get.

By: Holly Schwendiman

Holly Schwendiman — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:41:16 +0000

There is nothing quite like a visit to a cemetery like this is there? Watching the change of guard must have been totally inspiring!

Hugs,
Holly

By: Melissa B.

Melissa B. — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:48:02 +0000

What a sacred and serious place! I often go to see the Changing of the Guard to get inspiration or to remind myself where I came from.

By: Dana

Dana — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:24:56 +0000

I have been there also and you are right, it is SOOO quiet and respectful. You just stand there in awe, looking out at the Washington DC landscape that stretches out in front of you. Very beautiful and humbling.

By: Jeanna

Jeanna — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:06:47 +0000

That must have been quite an inspiring site. It’s important to see our soldiers remembered no matter what your view on whatever war we’re in is.

By: Veggie Mom

Veggie Mom — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:43:47 +0000

Isn’t this ceremony amazing? And quite humbling, too. The last time I was there, however, we had a small “family drama.” Soccer Boy was 4, and he wouldn’t sit still; also kept making comments. A Marine marched up to him and asked him to observe “the code of silence” at least twice. He and Aunt Julie had to excuse themselves, so they wouldn’t get in trouble!