Arlington Cemetery

David and Brenda from The Old Grouch, rented a car and came up from Balitmore to do some of the sights.  This day we went to Arlington National Cemetery and to Mount Vernon, George Washington's home. 

The top photo has Kennedy's memorial in the background and here is his grave with the eternal flame in the background.  The rest of his family is interred here as well.



I was surprised at the older part of the cemetery where the tomb stones are not typical of what one thinks of  in Arlington.  It was interesting to read off the names of the high ranking military officers.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

At the Tomb there is a huge outdoor amphitheatre where services are held.  The whole visit is very sobering and very well done.