The Marietta National Cemetery is only a few miles from our home,
and in honor of Memorial Day, I decided to visit...with my camera...
The cemetery was established in 1866 and is now home to nearly 19,000
soldiers. Today there were nearly 19,000 US Flags flying.
The land was donated by a local resident, Henry Cole. His idea was
that by burying together those who had fallen together in battle, it
might help foster a kind of peace....
I don't know anything about Frank Gibson or Thomas Hankinson or
Phillip Childers, but I'm so thankful for their love of freedom!
27 comments:
Such powerful photos.
So poignant and powerful, Dina! Hugs to you today!
My grandparents are buried in fort Leavenworth, and I had never seen so many flags in one cemetery. I was overwhelmed with a lot of emotion once I entered the cemetery. I didn't go this year, We went the the confederate cemetery this year.
Your Photos are beautiful!
Just beautiful! Goes straight to the heart.
Beautiful thoughts and set of shots. Thanks so much for these today.
Stunning!
Stirring!
Thank you.
=)
A selection of moving photos, Dina. A thoughtful idea for Memorial Day.
lovely photos. it makes me sad though to see how many have died for our country.
Sweet friend, I love what you wrote here. Your photos made me tear up. So beautiful! What an awesome post, on such a bittersweet day.
xoxo.
Such a powerful set, Dina. I love it.
Thank you for sharing this. What a peaceful post. Very beautiful. I am thankful they gave in such a big way. So thankful for the freedom we have in the United States. Such a blessing.
Beautiful pics, very dramatic scenery.
Beautiful and sad at the same time x
So beautiful, thank you for sharing! I went to Arlington once, such a striking reminder of those who fought valiantly for our freedom and safety!
beautiful and powerful photos.
This is awesome. What a great place to be on Memorial Day.
Such powerful images Dina
So beautiful Dina- certainly gives pause doesn't it.
Amen! WHat a lovely set of photos for Memorial Day AND Sweet Shot Tuesday!
These are so heartbreaking and so beautiful.
Fabulous photos Dina, and yes burried together certainly makes one pause and reflect a little more.
My heart always aches when I pass by the flag lined cemeteries. I think too many people take for granted the sacrifices that were made for us.
Beautiful shots! Sometimes you just have to stop and reflect a bit.
Erika B
amazing shots Dina.. very beautifully done as always.. Would LOVE for you to link to our FAF - Best of the week this week pweease.. I love the captures.. Lots to reflect upon.. xoxox.. Thank you for sharing..
Beautiful pics! Love all the flags.
Beautiful photos and a powerful story. :)
Haunting images. And, so beautiful <3
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