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Amy Sancetta / AP
A flower is tied to the headstone of a Vietnam-era soldier at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010. Some 16,300 military members along with some of their wives and dependent children are buried or interned at the cemetery. Veteran's Day will be observed on Thursday. The first Armistice Day was marked on November 11, 1919.
Amy Sancetta / AP
Thistles rise from a field adjoining the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio where some 16,300 military members, along with some of their wives and dependent children are buried, on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010. Veteran's Day will be observed on Thursday. The first Armistice Day was marked on November 11, 1919. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
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Why is MSNBC showing a cemetary to honor veterans. Memorial day is to honor our fallen military men and women! Veterans Day is to honor those still living.
Vietnam 1969 - We vets may get together for a beer or two on Veterans Day, but the thoughts are of the guys who can't be there with us. I don't need a parade or alot of whoop-a-la to help me take pride in my service. I must admit to being a bit miffed when I see that the banks, schools, government offices get the day off, and I get to go to work. 40+ years have passed, and not one employer has ever given me the day off.
Great shots; however, the "thistles" are teasel.
I was going to make the same comment! So very cool you noticed, too! Are you a textile person? : )
Nice photos and nice thoughts with the the photos.
I believe the term is "interred" (cover up, entomb, inhume, inurn, lay to rest) and not "interned" ( imprison, incarcerate, intern, jail, keep, put a lid on, put away, put on ice, repress, restrain, restrict).
I am in Savannah today and was fortunate to watch their Veteraans Day Parade. I made me so proud to be a Veteran. I am a former Naval Aviator and stood at attention and saluted all fo the soldiers who came marching bye. Most memorable was the WWII Veterans who proudly walked with the flags. I also believe that our country is in good hands. I was very impressed by all of the local Savannah high school JRROTC units who marched. The were from all branches. Young men and women from all colors. We be just fine as a country.