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by Jon on May 28th, 2007

A special thank you to all the servicemen and women on Memorial Day who have served, protected and sacrificed for our country and our freedom.

Iwo Jima Memorial

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Kathleen Roche
Oct 2, 2007 at 6:28 pm

I thought the Memorial Day Concernt was outstanding this year. Especially, the letter written by Regina Barnhurst to her son Eric. Is there somewhere I could get a copy of this? My mother lost her son recently, a Viet Nam veteran, who died as a result of Agent Orange. Maybe if I give her a copy of that letter she will get over her grieving. Can you help?
Jon
Oct 2, 2007 at 6:48 pm

I was able to find this piece written by Gina.

“There is a peacefulness about this place. It is quiet and beautiful and special. I am so proud that you are buried here at Arlington. I want the world to know that you are a hero. People need to know the real cost of war – the real cost of freedom – the real sacrifice our service men and women make. They need to know the sacrifice of the people left behind.”

The above is from a page on the Arlington National Cemetery website -

http://www.pbs.org/memorialdayconcert/features/anc.html

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