To Our Fallen Heroes

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Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery
“For love of country, they accepted death.”

Monday, May 25th is Memorial Day in the United States, a federal holiday on which those who gave their lives while serving in the country’s armed forces are remembered and honored. At Arlington National Cemetery, a U.S. military cemetery across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., the Honor Guard pays tribute at the Tomb of the Unknowns.

Forever indebted …

To learn more about the extraordinary elite Guard who serve to man this post 24/7, 365 days a year, visit Guarding the Tomb of the Unknowns on VisualVenturing.com. 

10 thoughts on “To Our Fallen Heroes”

  1. Mike Pratt's avatar

    Touching image. It’s always important for people to remember and honour the sacrifices of those who gave their lives for the greater good and still do so today.

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