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Old 10-04-2011, 02:42 AM
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The Tysons Rotary (which my dad co-founded) put a tributes section on their website. Very nice.

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Old 12-19-2011, 02:40 AM
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I posted these pics in the Arlington Cemetery thread, but thought I'd put them here, too. The stone is not at the gravesite yet, but should be soon. 90,000 wreaths were laid a couple of weeks ago, in five hours. to all who served.





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Nice, Deb. Thanks for sharing the pics.
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Hauntingly beautiful.
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Well, the headstone finally arrived...it took longer after I requested that the words "Eternally Curious" be added.

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^^^Very nice and a great memorial to your dad.
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Nice, Deb.
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A true hero. May he rest in peace knowing he defended our freedom. Semper Fi.
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