The message was long and and she rattled off her standard speech quickly - something about how they'll do a short military ceremony with gun firing and the flag will go on the caisson (I'm not sure how this works - over the teensy little box of ashes?), then they will do the flag-folding deal and give it to the next of kin. (I still have to actually get the flag, but supposedly they're available free for this purpose from all post offices - I have the form ready to go).
So I'll call back tomorrow and schedule it. I have no idea how long this takes to schedule.
Hmm, I wonder if it would be too tacky to videotape it. What do you think? (I'm sure I wouldn't be the first one).
The video clip is a 4-minute BBC piece on Arlington National Cemetery.
7 comments:
Tha's splendid news :)
That is a good thing and a very well deserved honor.
For a flag I suggest you go to
http://www.cem.va.gov/cem/bbene/bflags.asp
for details.
You can also purchase a flag that have been flown over the Capitol via your congressional representative.
Take care.
Good to hear that you were able to work through it all.
It's a very special ceremony that can't be compared to anything anywhere else. Unfortunately I went to one last year for an active duty friend - but I'll never forget it.
Like Al said - take care.
It is a true honor to be at Arlington considering they are running out of room.
Its a good thing.
Glad that came together.
Arlington is the most known of all the National Cemeteries and a beautiful final resting place. It is fitting to honor one of our "Rough Men" Run Good!
“Good people sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."George Orwell
Arlington is the most known of all the National Cemeteries and a beautiful final resting place. It is fitting to honor one of our "Rough Men" Run Good!
“Good people sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."George Orwell
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