Today would have been my Dads 98th birthday. It is hard to believe that he has been gone for 50 years this May. I know how much he would have loved mine and Jerry’s families. I really miss him a lot sometimes, usually when I’m looking at the pictures of the kids and grandkids. I know how much he would have loved them and enjoyed playing with them.
We went to see the Arlington Cemetery yesterday and it is unbelievable and unreal the feelings you get there. We saw the JFK grave site. Jackie O’s grave is next to his. We also saw the eternal flame and felt a real reverence there and throughout entire cemetery
We then went to the tomb of the Unknown Solider where we saw some school children being escorted by a service man to the grave site and placing a wreath of flowers on a stand in front of the graves. After that they had the changing of the guard, which was awesome. (see above link) The tomb is guarded 24/7. Since 1941 it has never been left without a guard. The guards have to have a perfect record. It is unbelievable how reverent it is at the site. You will note in the video that no one is speaking.
We ended the tour at the Robert E. Lee home and learned much about the entire Lee family.
The mission transfers went better this time and by June transfers we should have it down to a science. [Elder Boehrer]