Arlington National Cemetary
Don’t expect horses at Arlington
The Army announced Friday that the use of horses in funerals at Arlington has been pushed out to the indefinite future. Nearly a year after the Army suspended the use of the gray and black horses for funerals, officials said they are making progress buying new horses, getting better equipment, and improving the training, facilities […]
Wreaths Across America a scam?
Wreaths Across America is a charity we’ve talked about many times in the past. From a cursory search, here, here, here, and here to name a few. Their mission is to put up wreaths around the holidays at national cemeteries. As a visitor to one nearby, it sure does brighten the place up, and it’s […]
Flower donations falling short – give!
Dunno if I am allowed to do this, but here goes: The Memorial Days Flowers Foundation has been placing flowers at the graves at Arlington for over a decade. This year, donations are far short of what is needed – at the current pace they will have enough to place flowers at only 80,000 […]
Executed Murderer to be Removed from Arlington
Arlington National Cemetary Andrew J. Chabrol, a former Navy lieutenant, was convicted of the July 1991 rape and murder of Melissa Harrington in his Chesapeake, Va., home. Then Lieutenant Chabrol had made unwelcome advances to a subordinate, Petty Officer Harrington, and was rebuffed. She reported the situation to superiors. Chabrol blamed his subsequent career downturn […]
Potential changes to Arlington National Cemetery burial eligibility could disqualify most
The Army has recommended changes to the burial eligibility for Arlington National Cemetery. According to Mark Belinsky, the proposed changes would remove eligibility for the majority of those who are currently eligible. However, this would involve inground burial. The space at Arlington National Cemetery is limited, so the Army is looking for ways to extend […]
Old Guard’s horses living (and dying) in their own filth
The beautiful horses of the 3rd Infantry Regiment’s (Old Guard) Caisson Platoon serve at Arlington National Cemetery. Their duties there largely involve escorting the remains of American heroes and high ranking military officers and politicians to their eternal rest. Recently two of the horses died within days of each other, causing the Army’s Public Health […]
The story of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The American Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery was dedicated exactly 100 years ago today. I’d like to take a moment to explore the history of that hallowed location. The first tomb or monument to an unknown soldier was in Denmark in 1849, Landsoldaten (“The Valiant Private Soldier”) in Fredericia, Denmark. After […]
Valor Friday
Some of the tales I like to tell the most here are those you’ve likely never heard of. Not too long ago I talked of the World War II exploits of world famous mime Marcel Marceau. Today’s subject never came to fame later in life, but his work in occupied Europe is insanely impressive. René […]
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