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May 30, 2008 at 03:47:51
A 'Sea of Tombstones' in Philadelphia Brings Memorial Day Remembrances to a New Level by Cheryl Biren-Wright Page 3 of 3 page(s) |
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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
Thanks for your in-depth coverage of this event, and especially for all the wonderful photos. I feel as if I were there with you. by Rady Ananda (182 articles, 374 quicklinks, 49 diaries, 1718 comments [201 recommended, 2 rejected]) on Friday, May 30, 2008 at 8:03:13 AM  (0+)
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Reply: thank you
thank you, rady, for your comment. when i was spending time there on memorial day, i kept thinking that i wished more people had the opportunity to experience it. if telling the story helped to accomplish that on some level then i'm certainly glad for it. - cheryl by Cheryl Biren-Wright (30 articles, 41 quicklinks, 8 diaries, 485 comments [8 recommended, 2 rejected]) on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 9:03:46 AM (0+)
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Good article, good topic!
Great article... Glad to see it featured as a headline. Folks should also be sure to check out our recent feature (with lots fo great photos) at the Philly IMC.... by Hans Bennett (25 articles, 117 quicklinks, 141 diaries, 246 comments [35 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Friday, May 30, 2008 at 8:36:48 AM (0+)
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Thank You...
Thanks for the beautifully written essay. We have a similar display out here in the Pacific Northwest, called "Arlington Northwest" which was organized by the Western Washington Chapter of Veterans for Peace along with another peace group in the area. It travels around the northwest, wherever invited, to give people an opportunity to see what the numbers mean. We had it in our small Eastern Washington town last year right after Memorial Day. Wish that more had come out to see it, but those who did were moved. No matter your feelings about the war, we all mourn the loss of our young people.... by paz love (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 71 comments) on Monday, Jun 2, 2008 at 2:03:14 PM (0+)
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