What is the significance of a caisson burial?
The greatest honor of being able to ride funerals at Arlington National Cemetery is being able to provide closure to family members and to be able the offer that last measure of respect that the United States Army and our sister services can give.
A funeral caisson [pronounced kay-sen or kay-sahn] is a two-wheel, horse-drawn cart or wagon originally that was used to transport ammunition during military battles and, when necessary, to transport the wounded or dead from the battlefield. (The limber is attached to the horses, and the caisson is attached to the limber.) source
“Memorial Day is a time we normally gather at the memorials to lay a wreath in honor of the fallen, remember their heroic deeds, and draw inspiration from their sacrifice,” said Jeff Reinbold, superintendent of National Mall and Memorial Parks. “While we may not be able to gather together in the manner in which we are accustomed, we will still ensure those who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of our country are appropriately honored and remembered on Memorial Day.”
The Wall has the names inscribed by the day of casualty. Beginning at the center/apex, the names start on the East Wall (right-hand side) working their way out to the end of that wing, picking up again at the far end of the West Wall (left-hand side) and working their way back into the center/apex, joining the beginning and end of the conflict at the center. This according to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.
And just like that, this day is over. Wherever you are, whatever you are doing, have a Happy Memorial Day, and please, drink and drive responsibly. God Bless America. Unless you are on lockdown. Then just celebrate in place.
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Initiating the simple ballet
Being true to yourself
And dance.
i cried the way women on tv do
folding at the middle
like a five pound note.
i called the boy who use to love me
tried to ‘okay’ my voice
i said hello
he said warsan, what’s wrong, what’s happened?
and these are what my prayers look like;
dear god
i come from two countries
one is thirsty
the other is on fire
both need water.
i held an atlas in my lap
ran my fingers across the whole world
and whispered,
"where does it hurt?"
it answered,
"everywhere"
"everywhere"
Hopefully the high cost of war is never taken lightly or forgotten entirely.
I can only hope you are right.
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Memorial day is honoring of the soldiers who is hero and sacrifice their life for the service of country on behalf of whole nation. This is typically different than any others and they alwalys remembered in people's heart. Happy memorial day.
Thank you so much. I hope you had a wonderful weekend and thank you for stopping by and saying hello. Have a great week ahead!
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Thank you for explaining the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Anyone who thinks a little can understand the difference, but I haven't thought about it yet.
The American cult is impressive for the army and its soldiers. And for veterans (I think there are nuances here, I'm only talking now about the information I took from the movies) ... according to those movies many veterans from Vietnam and Iraq were less supported. Movies like "Coming Home" or "Born on the Fourth of July" and even "The Deer Hunter." This is probably an exception.
Your blog is inspirational and the story certainly has many references to your family.
Excellent photo with the woman and the girl reading the name on the Wall. It seems to me to be a family photo. Wrong?
Not a family photo, but, a grandmother and grandchild.
The movies you mention, I am familiar with. Vietnam was less supported by people. mostly the youth and some soldiers spat upon when returning home. Keep in mind, we had a draft then and many were selected for service, others were volunteers. My uncle was spat upon in a train for invading another country, my father was a hero in his town. It depends where you were.
The draft stopped long ago and now it is an all-volunteer military for some time now. Those who are in should want to be there and those who are against it do not need to be.
Rolling Thunder and many other riding clubs were huge supporters of the military and many in the club had been enlisted to service.
Thanks for the explanations! I understand now.
I explained it badly, but, I hope you do understand!
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Thank you!
Arlington National Cementers is a beautiful and a very sad place. So many soldiers have lost their lives in war.
It's true. I wish this were not the case, but, there are times when freedom isn't free. How sad is that statement? I hope all is well with you and life is treating you good! xoxo
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Happy Memorial Day Denise! I’m proud of the way you show so much respect for the men and women who fought to give us the freedom we enjoy..that was before the recent lockdowns,😊💞
The Caisson horses are beautiful and what a grand way to be send off. May they Rest In Peace 🌺🌹🌸
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The caissons are spectacular! I was totally taken when I saw my first one. The entire stoic ceremony would take your breath away.
Some of the pictures were before lockdown, some weren't. I went there yesterday and people who had family passes (you have a family member buried there) were the only ones allowed in. They still have funerals, although the members of the Old Guard wear masks throughout it now.
I give my utmost respect to those who joined. Freedom isn't always free. Thank you for stopping by and leaving your words!
Have a great week ahead!
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Great post and nice photos. Just one small correction, the cart used actually has 4 wheels (2 axles).
Although it is not nice, it is good that they are strict with the lock-down.
That is true! I wrote it poorly. The original must have had two, these are replicas. (I actually took that quote verbatim from the cemetery info. :)
Now, I will have to go look it up!
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Denise, I've been to Arlington Cemetery twice and it is a somber place. It really makes you think about the sacrifice. There is also the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. I haven't been to it. I think it's about a 45 minute drive from my house. I'm just so sad that they did not allow volunteer groups to put American flags on each grave this year. Each family can put one on the grave, but not large groups. The cemetery didn't even let the family of a 95 year old veteran man (that died recently in the Dallas area) have the usual military burial ceremony for him. I felt bad for them. Maybe later...
The graves at Arlington were covered. Living close is like a blessing and a curse.
Just before Memorial Day weekend, the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (the "Old Guard") honored America's fallen heroes by placing American flags at gravesites for service members buried at Arlington National Cemetery and the U.S. Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery.
I know of the angst of not being able to bury a family member. I am waiting to bury my brother and he deserves the honor as he died from sustained injuries. I could have let them bury him, but, I wouldn't be able to live with the rest of the family. So, we will wait. They have rescheduled it for October unless the numbers continue to surge. The family should have already called the cemetery or the line for the services to reschedule so they can get in the long line ahead of them.
They are not having normal burial services, although they will allow up to 10 at the gathering. It is harsh, but to tell you the truth, the civilian sector is also treating funerals in the same way, some even a little more strict.
Anyway, the National Cemeteries are usually beautiful and well maintained. I stroll through many a day. They are usually steeped in history.
Thanks for stopping by! Have a great week!
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Marvelous tribute to our military service men and women... Love and peace to all...
Thanks so much for your words, Mike! @ManorvilleMike Despite being 100% lover of the military, I am also 100% advocate of peace.
Truth. I hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day!
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Such a beautiful tribute to those fallen soldiers, Denise. Thank you for sharing as it's an honor to be able to read this :)
Thank you so much. You just made my morning. Have a great day!
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So comforting... My the souls of the departed resting peace.
Thank you. Memorial Day is usually a day much different than this, but, the lockdown has force it to be a little quieter. Which is okay also. I hope you had a wonderful day.
Thank you for taking the time to stop and say hello.
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At first I dared not read this post as the emotions would be too much for me.
War is a terrible thing and I hope there won’t be any more major war. Secret wars may still go on including secret tortured of prisoners in many places.
I hope politicians and people will learn from the past so that history will not be repeated again.
That’s a very important day of remembrance and being grateful to those who sacrificed to protect the rest of the world.
I really understand. I think I post like this to hope that people will not go down this road, having seen the destruction it causes in people's life. It is the secret wars that do so much destruction. People don't even know it is happening. Sadly.
If you read and understand history, hopefully, it will not repeat itself. xoxo
Thank you for reading.
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People are too busy with their routine life that they have no time to contemplate deeply on anything. They need to become aware of the past generations’ experiences through various remembrance days.
There’s quite a struggle between the dark and light sides which is slowly becoming more visible. It’s quite dicey when one side’s back is against the wall. I hope and pray for the least violent outcome.
Thank you so much for being very generous.
Best.
Thank you for your kindness.
Oh! You are my good example of kindness!
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Aaaargh!!! Very very good post. I hope some countries can remember their fallen soldiers. I can feel the passion from your post. I wish my country can remember its falleb heroes..
What country are you from?
Nigeria
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