From these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion.
— Abraham Lincoln
It is fitting that a country such as ours has set aside A day to honor those who have given everything for the success and freedom of the country.
If you get a chance to see the documentary "Hallowed Grounds" on PBS, please do so. I lived in Europe for a couple of years and visited a couple of these cemeteries and was duly impressed. I Happened upon the show while flipping channels during the late news. I will never admit to it publicly but a tear did flow down my cheek.
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