#arlington national cemetery

[rejectingrepublicans]

He’ll have to be cremated. Any gravesite for someone this unpopular would be desecrated over and over for all eternity. Plus he’s a f—king traitor.

#republican assholes #traitor trump #crooked donald #Arlington National Cemetery

[sgtgrunt0331-3]

Photo I took of the sunrise at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on December 17, 2022.

#arlington national cemetery #tomb of the unknown soldier #us army #army #honor guard #sunrise #my photography #military #never forgotten

[todaysdocument]

Veterans Day Poster, 2003

This poster commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Korean War.

Record Group 15: Records of the Department of Veterans AffairsSeries: Veterans Day Commemorative Posters

This is a poster with the words, “Honoring All Who Served” above the head of a bald eagle with an American flag superimposed over its face.  Underneath that it says “Veterans Day, 50th Anniversary, Arlington National Cemetery, November 11, 2003, 10:30am.”  Beneath the writing are the seals of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the 50th anniversary of the Korean War, and Veterans Day National Committee.  The background of the poster shows a sunset.

#archivesgov #2000s #November 11 #2003 #Veterans Day #Korean War #arlington national cemetery

[gusgrissom]

Photos from today’s NASA Day of Remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and friends and family of our fallen astronauts gathered at the Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia memorials to remember the crews.

#NASA day of remembrance #arlington national cemetery #apollo 1 #challenger #columbia #STS-107 #STS-51-L #astronauts #NASA

[360nw]

Arlington at Sunset - Arlington National Cemetery - December 2021

#arlington #arlington national cemetery #photographers on tumblr #sunset #cemetary #original photography #original photography on tumblr #original photograpers

[wandering-cemeteries]

Tomb of John Follin (1761-1841), his first wife Catherine Sandford and his second wife Mary Barker.

John, a native of Fairfax County, Virginia. Entered the American Navy at 17. Captured by the British on the High Seas and confine for three years as a prisoner of war, exchanged near the end of the Revolution. Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia.

#arlington national cemetery #arlington #virginia #national cemetery #cemetery #tomb #original photography #taphophile #photography #taphophilia #lensblr #photographers on tumblr #american revolution #prisoner of war #american history #history #us history #wanderingjana

[rabbitcruiser]

Visit A Cemetery Day

Visit a Cemetery Day is a holiday that takes place every last Sunday in October. This year it falls on October 29. It is a day that allows us to honor the life of those who are gone. It is a chance to admit that, though they’re no longer physically with us, we still have them in our memories. It is a day when people go to the gravesite of friends and families who have left this world. On Visit a Cemetery Day, many choose to redecorate the gravesite of their loved ones. Many other activities give life to this holiday as well.

History of Visit A Cemetery Day

The culture of visiting gravesites and cemeteries predates most modern cultures, and it has been a way of life of humans since ancient times. A cemetery is more than a collection of gravesites and headstones. It is a place for deep reflection and connecting. It is not a lonely place where you can’t learn anything. It is a place of meditation, where you get to reflect on the memories you shared with those who have left us. The headstones also contain messages about the people we cherish and are worth reading. It is usually a wisdom quote that captures the essence of life, and it can be inspiring.

Visit a Cemetery Day reminds us that we’re not entirely disconnected from those who have left this physical world. The memories they left remain with us, and we can cherish them as much as possible. We can also reminisce on the times we spent together and how they have helped us get to where we are today.

Visiting a cemetery is also sometimes a gathering affair where people come together to honor the departed. This is done for soldiers who died in battle and also victims of casualties. The essence of it all is to remember them for the good they’ve done and honor the memory we have of them. This is why cemeteries are generally known as memorial parks, emphasizing the memories left behind by the dead.

Visit A Cemetery Day timeline

7 A.D. Burial Under Church Control

The church handles burial services and takes charge of burying the dead in Europe.

1797 First Chartered Burial Ground

The State of Connecticut incorporates a new cemetery in New Haven.

1800s Company and Municipally Owned

Cemeteries not owned by the church become more popular and accepted.

1860s Tribute to Fallen Soldiers

Americans visit the graves of fallen soldiers to place flowers and honor them.

Visit A Cemetery Day FAQs

Can you observe from a private gravesite?

Yes, you can observe this solemn holiday from a private graveyard.

How can you decorate a gravestone?

The gravestone can have carvings and inscriptions. Also, you can bring flowers occasionally to beautify the place.

What if the gravesite is far away?

You can observe a solemn time with friends to honor the dead, even when their resting place is far away.

How to Observe Visit A Cemetery Day

Visit the burial place of loved ones

Decorate the gravesites

Have a picnic with family and friends

On this solemn holiday, you can visit the burial place of dear ones who have departed. It helps us honor the memory they left behind.

You can bring flowers and other ornaments to beautify the burial place of the departed. By doing so, we remind ourselves that the dead deserve respect too.

You can have a quiet time with family and friends. It is a time to reflect and share stories about those who have left us.

5 Facts About Cemeteries

Epitaphs are a great source of knowledge

Most gravestones face east

Meaningful carvings are common

Cemeteries are sometimes multipurpose

Number of graves on an acre

Apart from being words of hope, epitaphs are also known to convey vital information.

Many gravestones in the world face east, mostly to acknowledge the rising sun.

Several gravestones have very meaningful carvings.

Sometimes, cemeteries feature other things like art, historical artifacts, and museums.

An acre of land can occupy close to 2,000 graves.

Why Visit A Cemetery Day is Important

To honor the dead

Understand life better

Helps to remember the dead

On this special holiday, we get to honor those who have gone before us. It is good to cherish the memories they left behind.

When we visit the cemetery, we get a better insight into life and appreciate that we must cherish it.

On Visit a Cemetery Day, we get to recall the times we spent with departed loved ones. We remember all the things they’ve done for us and the memories we shared.

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[mydarlingdahlia]

By this time (actually by Tuesday) I’ll be married officially!! We’re driving up to Washington DC to visit family and do stuff in there after the wedding in general, and hopefully make it in time for the cherry blossoms :)

We’re also going to Arlington to honor my great grandfather from WWII — I’m lowkey a little nervous 😭

#charlotte rambles #lottie’s darling — the moon to her sun ✰ #washington dc #arlington national cemetery #i’m so excited!! #it’s a big chapter in my life :)

[bikerlovertexas]

#America #Arlington National Cemetery #Rifle #Tomb of the Unknown Soldier #USA #United States #United States of America #Virginia #cemetery #guard #gun #military #sentinel #flickr

[hiimlesphotos]

Why We’re Free

#photography #nikon #arlington national cemetery #virginia #hiimles

[mitsdriveswhere]

The grave of Audie Murphy, the most decorated American soldier of World War II. The day I went, his gravestone had a bouquet of yellow roses, a sheriff's badge, a penny, and a nickel.

Flowers are left at Audie's grave anonymously to continue "in perpetuity".

#apparently the guy who comes out and delivers flowers for people doesn't even know who sends them #which is kinda cool i think #the dumbest shit in the weirdest places #traveling #travel #arlington #arlington national cemetery #virginia #washington dc

[goodblacknews]

How "Decoration Day" in May 1865, Held by African Americans in South Carolina Led to Memorial Day

How “Decoration Day” in May 1865, Held by African Americans in South Carolina Led to Memorial Day

by Lori Lakin Hutcherson (@lakinhutcherson) On Memorial Day 2022, we take a look at the African American origins of the federal holiday established to remember America’s fallen soldiers. To read about it, read on. To hear about it, press PLAY: https://goodblacknews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/GBNPADpod053022.mp3 [You can follow or subscribe to the Good Black News Daily Drop Podcast through…

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#"John Brown&039;s Body" #Arlington National Cemetery #Charleston #civil war #David Blight #Freedmen #GBN Daily Drop Podcast #Hampton Park #Harvard University #Joe Riley #Lori Lakin Hutcherson #Memorial Day #South Carolina #Union Soldiers #“Decoration Day”

[gusgrissom]

The new Apollo 1 monument in Arlington National Cemetery was officially dedicated today, June 2, 2022. Several family members were in attendance, including Gus’ brother and Roger’s daughter.

#gus grissom #ed white #roger chaffee #apollo 1 #NASA #* #arlington national cemetery #miss you my boys

[360nw]

Eternal Flame - Arlington Cemetery - December, 2021

#arlington national cemetery #jfk #jfkennedy #john f. kennedy #cemetery #photographers on tumblr #original photograpers #original photography #eternal flame #jackie kennedy

[rabbitcruiser]

The state of Virginia's secession convention voted to secede from the United States, later becoming the eighth state to join the Confederate States of America, on April 17, 1861.

#Virginia #Virginia Secession Convention of 1861 #17 April 1861 #anniversary #US history #Confederate States of America #USA #Chester #West Virginia #still a part of Virginia back then #World's Largest Teapot #2019 #architecture #Appalachian Mountain #C.A. Smith Mansion #Arlington National Cemetery #Manassas National Battlefield #summer 2009 #Potomac River #Washington DC #James River #Williamsburg #US Civil War #American Civil War #original photography #travel #vacation #tourist attraction #landmark #cityscape

[nickysfacts]

Happy Memorial Day!🇺🇸

Remember today to honor those you who sadly had to be sacrificed in the name of Freedom!🇺🇸

#history #memorial day #united states #civil war #arlington national cemetery #washington dc #american history #civil war unknowns monument #usa #landmark #american civil war #us military #memorial #battle of bull run #monument #civil war monuments #patriots #tomb of the unknown soldier #military history #nickys facts