A very nice tribute...

This past week, Pam and I had the opportunity to visit Washington DC.  We have been meaning to do this in order to see the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial.  This is the Memorial which just opened this past fall.  We are planning to add this to our Vets to DC trips and I wanted to see it first to see if it would be an easy fit, if there was a place for buses to park, etc. I believe in doing first-hand recon when possible -- it saves time and helps to eliminate confusion when we get there.

Here are some pictures of the Memorial.  Remember, this was early spring so the trees that are planted there, primarily to hide the buildings on the far side of the grounds, are not in bud yet.

The placement of this is advertised as being placed in such a position that the Capitol can be seen from the flame and the flagpole.  The idea was that people who visit the Memorial can look up to our "leaders" on the Hill and wonder.  It also enables those who occupy the Hill to see it, to remember and always know that they are the ones who send Soldiers to wars and they are responsible for them when they return.  It is remarkable how subtle but soothing this place is.

This will be a good addition to our trip.  I am looking forward to having our Vets and their Caregivers/Travel Companions see it.

They died hard, all those savage warriors -- like wounded wolves at bay...And I loved them. (Douglas MacArthur)

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