tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post4070046351322908733..comments2024-03-27T19:03:23.094-04:00Comments on The Armchair Squid: On the Road: Arlington National CemeteryThe Armchair Squidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509001761075530940noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-1167073604612131882015-04-29T17:02:40.060-04:002015-04-29T17:02:40.060-04:00Thank you.Thank you.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-86423401009648515522015-04-29T16:59:53.098-04:002015-04-29T16:59:53.098-04:00Like James Doohan?Like James Doohan?The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-21291807979494515542015-04-29T16:59:11.510-04:002015-04-29T16:59:11.510-04:00It's a lovely city. I hope you enjoy it.It's a lovely city. I hope you enjoy it.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-8091156566072035072015-04-29T16:58:45.327-04:002015-04-29T16:58:45.327-04:00I know enough to know that war is horrible. I als...I know enough to know that war is horrible. I also know enough to know that it's worse than I could possibly imagine. The price we ask of military personnel and their families is very high. It is only right to pay tribute in whatever way we can.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-85605087885802975622015-04-29T11:26:34.300-04:002015-04-29T11:26:34.300-04:00What a wonderful place to visit AS and a fine remi...What a wonderful place to visit AS and a fine reminder.Maurice Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338165486757095191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-58745434035654085182015-04-28T13:02:43.060-04:002015-04-28T13:02:43.060-04:00Cemetery or graveyards as they're known in Eur...Cemetery or graveyards as they're known in Europe are such solemn places of eternal rest. I have to admit I have qualms about cremation and casket burials. Ultimately I want my soul to be set free to soar high in the sky. SpacerGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05575342869714342370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-19606695954107081922015-04-28T06:22:52.191-04:002015-04-28T06:22:52.191-04:00I would love to visit. A friend invited me on a tr...I would love to visit. A friend invited me on a trip to D.C. awhile back, but then we changed travel plans. I'm going to say yes next time. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-1160761106655319172015-04-28T00:42:50.757-04:002015-04-28T00:42:50.757-04:00I've been to Arlington several times and found...I've been to Arlington several times and found it to be so incredibly moving; it takes my breath away. All the loss, all the bravery, all the patriotism and service. Amazing.Cherdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264612202714933480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-331778291566006542015-04-27T23:03:24.356-04:002015-04-27T23:03:24.356-04:00The emotional impact is profound.The emotional impact is profound.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-34496102515427694412015-04-27T23:02:22.286-04:002015-04-27T23:02:22.286-04:00I can imagine.I can imagine.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-42395045614124728742015-04-27T23:02:01.715-04:002015-04-27T23:02:01.715-04:00If you have the choice, I'd recommend fall. D...If you have the choice, I'd recommend fall. DC area summers are brutal.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-15161379569890616352015-04-27T23:01:18.435-04:002015-04-27T23:01:18.435-04:00It's such a simple, yet extraordinary ceremony...It's such a simple, yet extraordinary ceremony.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-53948753127158801162015-04-27T23:00:51.464-04:002015-04-27T23:00:51.464-04:00I hope so, too.I hope so, too.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-65770226780849631402015-04-27T21:21:35.595-04:002015-04-27T21:21:35.595-04:00Somber, indeed. My fellow visitors were respectfu...Somber, indeed. My fellow visitors were respectful, too - not always the case with tourists.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-73324627620987564702015-04-27T21:20:44.160-04:002015-04-27T21:20:44.160-04:00I regret not seeking out President Taft's. Ma...I regret not seeking out President Taft's. Maybe next time.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-64212001833045805072015-04-27T17:49:14.107-04:002015-04-27T17:49:14.107-04:00This is one of the places I really love to visit h...This is one of the places I really love to visit here in the DC area. I haven't been in some time, but it's really impressive and very moving--especially if you've known and loved someone who served.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06724376903454176135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-15748787892612856822015-04-27T17:48:39.426-04:002015-04-27T17:48:39.426-04:00I have been there many times, including once to se...I have been there many times, including once to see the laying of wreath. It was very moving.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-42446911837386241662015-04-27T13:37:24.314-04:002015-04-27T13:37:24.314-04:00This is on my to-do list for this summer or next f...This is on my to-do list for this summer or next fall.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-33324896173727938912015-04-27T10:32:51.462-04:002015-04-27T10:32:51.462-04:00We visited there some time ago, and so enjoyed wat...We visited there some time ago, and so enjoyed watching the solemnity of the marching at the tomb of the unknown at Arlington.Linda Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237332954767037400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-69097467811374895212015-04-27T01:37:07.454-04:002015-04-27T01:37:07.454-04:00I visited Arlington last in 1964. Observed the rit...I visited Arlington last in 1964. Observed the ritual changing of the guard and was much moved. Since then, I've known too many of the fallen and am not sure I could see it in the same way, but I hope all freedom-loving people honor them in the privacy of their own thoughts.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-59434617868487439342015-04-26T23:09:37.460-04:002015-04-26T23:09:37.460-04:00I have been there and it has a somber beauty about...I have been there and it has a somber beauty about it. <br /><br />cheers, parsnipangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-48861325506987304102015-04-26T22:58:31.921-04:002015-04-26T22:58:31.921-04:00I had been there back in 1982 and would love to g...I had been there back in 1982 and would love to go back and visit it again. I would look up Audie Murphy and others who served their country with valor.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.com