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A 'Sea of Tombstones' in Philadelphia Brings Memorial Day Remembrances to a New Level

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What motivates him to continue to sponsor this event in which he and others give so much of themselves? “The tearful thank you’s and heartfelt embraces.”  

  

Long after the Moon family left for the day, a young boy happened upon their son’s marker. He stood motionless contemplating the image before him. His eyes eventually reading the words left behind by the soldier’s mother,  

“I love you so much. I miss you so much. Mom.”  

If, indeed, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance, the members of Delaware Valley Veterans for America and all the volunteers involved, have gone above and beyond the call of duty.    

To learn more about this exhibit that is displayed on both Memorial and Veterans Day along with a few smaller displays throughout the year and to donate much needed and appreciated funds, please visit: http://www.arlington-libertybell.net/   

photo credits: Jack Kline, Peter Brunner, Cheryl Biren-Wright

additional video by Monique Frugier

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Sea of Tombstones - wow by Rady Ananda on Friday, May 30, 2008 at 8:03:13 AM
thank you by Cheryl Biren on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 9:03:46 AM
Good article, good topic! by Hans Bennett on Friday, May 30, 2008 at 8:36:48 AM
Thank You... by paz love on Monday, Jun 2, 2008 at 2:03:14 PM