by Bob Rudolph

a member of VFP109

It was to honor our fallen military brothers and sisters in Iraq. For those not there, we had a great turnout for the memorial. We had a silent and solemn procession with honor guard, a flag draped coffin and 1,970 grave markers to recognize and symbolize the fallen. We went to Tivoli Fountain on the Capitol grounds where caring and thoughtful individuals placed the markers, Crosses, Stars of David, Crescents, and Grave Stones for people of other faiths or what ever their beliefs happen to be. The opening ceremony and closing ceremony were done in a true . . .