In May, 2023 I had the privilege of visiting the Cambridge (UK) American Cemetery and Memorial in Cambridge, England. I came home soon after and did a post very similar to this one. Now three years have passed and it's once again Memorial Day and the memory of visiting the American Cemetery is at the center of my thoughts today.
It's a beautiful place, calm and serene, a dignified resting place for 3800 members of the military, most of whom died in the Battle of the Atlantic or the air bombardments of Northwest Europe in World War II. It is beautifully maintained and it honors those who are buried here.
On this day it's easy to think about American service members who died in the far (and not so far) reaches of the world. This is the day to remember, but I want to ensure that my gratitude extends to the other 364 days of the year, when there are no commemorations.
In grateful remembrance, today and every day, may their memories be for a blessing.
We visited the American Cemetery in Luxemburg ...and there was General George Patton's grave... a sad but beautiful place.
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Donna
Oh that is beautiful. I never knew there was a cemetery in Cambridge!
ReplyDeleteMay we always remember and honor the fallen, Carol. That cemetery is peaceful, too.
ReplyDeleteFreedom is not free. We must never forget the fallen and honor them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful cemetery. We should never forget all they gave for our freedom!
ReplyDeleteI'd no idea such a sacred space existed. Thank you for honoring these brave men (and women?).
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post. So beautifully sacred. Thank you for sharing. I also want to say thank you for visiting and commenting on my blog. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carol, for sharing the information about this memorial cemetary.
ReplyDeleteGreat post ... we must never forget the fallen.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan