Day #9 - Veterans Day 2008

In the spring of 2006 we took our boys to Washington DC to see our nation's capital. The cherry blossoms were blooming and it was a gorgeous week. We spent several days on The Mall visiting the Smithsonian buildings. We pre-arranged a personal tour of the Capitol Building. We ate lunch overlooking the Potomac River. It was the best vacation we remember as a family to date. Of all the sites we took in, our visit to Arlington Cemetery was the standout.

We sat in respectful silence as we watched the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It was riveting, emotional and life changing.

"Here Rests in Honored Glory An American Soldier

Known But To God"

My Papaw served in the Army during WWI;
MDH's Papaw served in the Army during WWII;
My Dad served in the United States Air Force;
My Brother Served in the United States Navy;
We presently have an uncle serving in the National Guard.

Thank you Veterans for your service to our country.


Thanks for reading, Rosie.