I was visiting DC this past summer and I finally toured the
National Mall. For the first time, I stopped at each of the war memorials.
I was stationed in Okinawa. My grandfather fought in the
Philippines during the Pacific campaign of World War II.
Walking these sacred sites means so much more now that I
share the uniform with those captured in sculptures or their names engraved on
the wall.
I stand in awe of those who came before me, upon whose
shoulders all service members stand.
And I pray for the day when no more memorials need be built.
Vietnam Memorial
Korean War Memorial
World War II Memorial
World War II Memorial - Pacific
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