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

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Asked about his own battle with post-traumatic stress and how he manages it, Bill offers, “What’s therapeutic for me is being a Service Officer for Disabled American veterans and helping the Iraq veterans get what they deserve in terms of a good evaluation and good treatment and good compensation from the VA. That’s what I thrive on.”

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

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Managing editor, OpEdNews.com. Cheryl Biren is a Philadelphia-based writer, researcher and photographer. She believes people-powered media, like OpEdNews, is fundamental to democracy. In addition to (more...)

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