Arlington Cemetery: Our Nation's Sacred Shrine

This is one place that I still remember from when I came as a child. I only remember the changing of the guard though. I forgot to bring my phone so I wasn't able to get any pictures but I will go back soon and get some. We haven't been very good at going out and seeing the sights the last couple of weeks except for Arlington last Sunday.

When you first walk in you see the words

                                                    WELCOME TO

ARLINGTON NATIONAL

CEMETERY

OUR NATION'S MOST SACRED SHRINE

PLEASE

CONDUCT YOURSELVES

WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT

AT ALL TIMES

PLEASE REMEMBER

THESE ARE HALLOWED GROUNDS

"Our Nation's most sacred shrine" really stuck out to me. As we were walking along the roads in there I happened to turn and for as far as I could see were white head stones... David said, "Imagine if at every head stone there was a person standing there" I can't explain the overwhelming feeling of looking at those stones. I couldn't hold back my tears. I think of my grandpa and others who served in wars. Wow. What would I be willing to sacrifice my life for? 

Here lies in glory an American soldier.

The changing of the guard is amazing. The precision, the discipline, the care, the focus, the respect all shown there for the Tomb of the unknown soldier is again quite overwhelming. I love watching them.

Known only to God