| Memorial -- Thank you to the men and women who serve. |
In honor of the sons of Allegany County who
gave their lives in Vietnam.
A lasting tribute to the men and women of
Allegany County who served. 1959 - 1975.
For those who paid the price of peace and
protection and died as a result Vietnam.
"Here Rests In Honored Glory An American
Soldier Known But To God"
The Tomb of the Unknowns, near the center of the
cemetery, is one of Arlington's most popular tourist
sites.
The Tomb contains the remains of unknown
American soldiers from World Wars I and II, the
Korean Conflict and (until 1998) the Vietnam War.
Each was presented with the Medal of Honor at the
time of interment and the medals, as well as the
flags which covered their caskets, are on display
inside the Memorial Amphitheater, directly to the
rear of the Tomb.
The Tomb is guarded 24-hours-per-day and
365-days-per year by specially trained members of
the 3rd United States Infantry (The Old Guard).
The Memorial Amphitheater has been the scene of
the funerals of some prominent Americans (such
as General John J. "Black Jack" Pershing) as well
as the site of both Memorial Day and Veterans Days
celebrations.
Soldier Known But To God"
The Tomb of the Unknowns, near the center of the
cemetery, is one of Arlington's most popular tourist
sites.
The Tomb contains the remains of unknown
American soldiers from World Wars I and II, the
Korean Conflict and (until 1998) the Vietnam War.
Each was presented with the Medal of Honor at the
time of interment and the medals, as well as the
flags which covered their caskets, are on display
inside the Memorial Amphitheater, directly to the
rear of the Tomb.
The Tomb is guarded 24-hours-per-day and
365-days-per year by specially trained members of
the 3rd United States Infantry (The Old Guard).
The Memorial Amphitheater has been the scene of
the funerals of some prominent Americans (such
as General John J. "Black Jack" Pershing) as well
as the site of both Memorial Day and Veterans Days
celebrations.
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