Anyone have kin/friends interned at Arlington?

[Skinhead]

I got back about 2:30 AM this morning from a trip from a trip to Arlington National Cemetery.  My riding buddy and coworker John's dad was interned there yesterday.  Some of you met John on the Blue Gray and Whiskey Run rides.  He rides a blue HD road glide.  Any way, John's dad passed away suddenly in June, he was a Major in the Air Force and flew fighter jets in 'nam.  Our other riding buddy, Kevin and I made the trip.  We were kinda undecided on whether or not to make the 10 hr trip, but John is a good friend, so we finally said WTF and went for it.  I am so glad I did.  Major Joe Davis was rendered the full military honors in keeping with his rank, and I must say, it is a very moving ceremony.  The respect and discipline demonstrated by the Old Guard as they lay these warriors to rest is incredible.  Thank you Major Davis for your service and may you rest in peace, Arlington is certainly a beautiful spot for a final resting place.

If you have family or a friend who is resting in that Garden of Stone, please post their name and rank, I'd just like to acknowledge their service and sacrifice.

[stormrider]

Don't know anyone personnaly. An elderly fellow that works with my wife, L D Ragland, was once in charge of the burials at Arlington. It's interesting to talk to him about some of his experiences while there. I know he buried Eisenhower along with many other warriors.

[Chili Pepper]

hmmmm............my great great great great grandfather died of wounds inflicted in the Battle of Wyoming (the Pennsylvania region, not the state which didn't exist then) during the Revolutionary War. My great great grandfather earned his citizenship by joining the Union army during the Civil War. My Great Grand Uncle served in the Spanish-American War. My Grandfather served in WWI. My father served in WWII. One of my brothers served in Nam. Another brother was a Marine. My sister was murdered while serving in the peace time army in '75. None of them are buried at Arlington. They didn't ask for it. We didn't ask for it. They all served honorably. I'm sure Arlington is a nice place. As a society, we give too much notice to things famous. They're gone. I honor the memory of their lives. Where they are buried matters little to them or me.

[big turkey]

Arlington was the Home Place of Robert E Lee.

Google it and check it out.

Robert E Lee was a General in Good Standing with the Union Army.

Until well ,,,,,,,,,,,we all know the rest of the Story.

Arlington is a place of Honor.

Al

[big turkey]

My ancestors include but not limited too.

Johnathan Cate ,,,,,,Revo Soldier.

McMillan that was aide de camp to George Washington himself.

All recieved a generous grant of land and all were men of honor.

Well where did I go wrong is the question.

Still I serve as a soldier of the COLD WAR.

AL

[Willow]

Robert E Lee was a General in Good Standing with the Union Army.

A little loose with real history.

Robert E. Lee, although a distinguished officer in the United States army never rose above the rank of colonel.  He was offered an appointment as Major General but turned it down.

Arlington was indeed Robert E. Lee's home.

[big turkey]

Good memory there Willow.

Close is only good in Horseshoes and Hand Grenades.

Got close and that is good.

Keep me honest and that is your goal.

Love all that have served their country is all.

I served in a different way that has cost me dearly.

Still alive, but a  member of the walking wounded.

Proud

Alive and Riding the Best is all.


Al

[fudgie]

This year we stopped the Black Hills National cemetery. We have been by it for years and never stopped. It was huge! I read some brochure there and they have around 400 funerals there a year. I forget how many are bury there.

[Big Rig]

My Grand Father (Mother's side) Passed 1989

WWII Navy Corpsman

[Jess from VA]

I got back about 2:30 AM this morning from a trip from a trip to Arlington National Cemetery.  My riding buddy and coworker John's dad was interned there yesterday.  Some of you met John on the Blue Gray and Whiskey Run rides.  He rides a blue HD road glide.  Any way, John's dad passed away suddenly in June, he was a Major in the Air Force and flew fighter jets in 'nam.  Our other riding buddy, Kevin and I made the trip.  We were kinda undecided on whether or not to make the 10 hr trip, but John is a good friend, so we finally said WTF and went for it.  I am so glad I did.  Major Joe Davis was rendered the full military honors in keeping with his rank, and I must say, it is a very moving ceremony.  The respect and discipline demonstrated by the Old Guard as they lay these warriors to rest is incredible.  Thank you Major Davis for your service and may you rest in peace, Arlington is certainly a beautiful spot for a final resting place.

If you have family or a friend who is resting in that Garden of Stone, please post their name and rank, I'd just like to acknowledge their service and sacrifice.

I live a short ride away in Fairfax County VA and have attended a couple of formal burials with the Old Guard.  Impressive is the word, so is moving.  I wish you would have posted up before the ride in to town, I may have met up with you for the ceremony (if you'd a had me).

Arlington was actually the ancestral home of Mary Custis Lee....... Gen RE Lee married into that property.  After the war, and Lincoln's assassination, the Union buried Union dead right up to the front door of the home, to make it uninhabitable, as punishment.

[R J]

I had a reservation for there until about a year ago.

Iowa built a "Iowa Veterans Cemetery" out West of town on I-80, and I changed my reservation to here so the SO could be buried with me, plus this gave the kids and grandkids a chance to visit grandpa and grandma's grave once in awhile, if they so desire.

https://va.iowa.gov/vetcemetery/

[Skinhead]

Jess from Va,

We caged in Wednesday, stayed in Alexandria, got there at 0030, had to walk to another hotel to have a beer before retiring as our hotel bar had already closed.  Ceremony was at 1245 on Thursday, with a reception at the Ft. Meyer officers club.  We left for home at 1600.  If we'd have had more time, we'd have loved to had you join us.  It was pretty much a whirl wind trip, and my a$$ was dragging at work yesterday.  We like to ride through your neck of the woods, so we'll give you a holler next time we're headin' down your way and hook up.


For all who have suffered losses, I just want to say that I am a grateful citizen.

[alph]

Arlington is very beautiful.  if you ever get a chance to visit Washinton, you must go there, and, make sure you observe the changing of the guards at the grave of the unknown.  very moving.

[Jess from VA]

Jess from Va,

We caged in Wednesday, stayed in Alexandria, got there at 0030, had to walk to another hotel to have a beer before retiring as our hotel bar had already closed.  Ceremony was at 1245 on Thursday, with a reception at the Ft. Meyer officers club.  We left for home at 1600.  If we'd have had more time, we'd have loved to had you join us.  It was pretty much a whirl wind trip, and my a$$ was dragging at work yesterday.  We like to ride through your neck of the woods, so we'll give you a holler next time we're headin' down your way and hook up.

I don't generally volunteer to attend funerals, but Arlington is different.  I understand.  Yeah, let me know if you are down this way, I'm retired and ride often and year round.  Leaving shortly. 

[stormrider]

Robert E Lee was a General in Good Standing with the Union Army.

A little loose with real history.

Robert E. Lee, although a distinguished officer in the United States army never rose above the rank of colonel.  He was offered an appointment as Major General but turned it down.

Arlington was indeed Robert E. Lee's home.

Depends on who wrote the history. Always heard it said that "to the victors goes the history".

[Willow]

Robert E Lee was a General in Good Standing with the Union Army.

A little loose with real history.

Robert E. Lee, although a distinguished officer in the United States army never rose above the rank of colonel.  He was offered an appointment as Major General but turned it down.

Arlington was indeed Robert E. Lee's home.

Depends on who wrote the history. Always heard it said that "to the victors goes the history".

I'm totally flabbergasted as to what you might be contesting.

Please don't reply as I don't wish to hijack this meaningful thread.  I just wanted to express how inane I found that response.

[flatsixlover]

I don't have any relatives interned at ANC, but I ride with the Patriot Guard and have done several missions at ANC.  It's definitely hallowed ground and each and every service moves me to tears, especially when the family of the fallen heroes thanks ME for standing in honor of their lost one who made the ultimate sacrifice.
I try to attend as many ANC services as I am able to during the year.