Honor the War Heroes - Pay A Visit to Arlington National Cemetery

The grounds where the war heroes of United States rests in peace is the famous Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. This 624 acre area is home to veterans and casualties from several wars of the country ranging from American Civil War to present day wars of Afghanistan and Iraq. It is a place to visit to honor the heroes who gave up their lives for the country.

The cemetery is subdivided into 70 sections. The sections designate specific burial ground. Section 60 is meant for the casualties of Iraq war. Section 21 is designated for burial of the nurses who were casualties of wars. One section deals with the 'tombs of the unknown'. Some sections have been reserved for expansion in the future.

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for the placement of inscriptions and faith emblems at no charge to the estate of the deceased, submitted with information provided by the next of kin, which is placed on the marble headstone.

Arlington cemetery in wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arlington_National_Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery has the second-largest number of people buried of any national cemetery in the United States, approximately 300,000 people. However, the most popular grave happens to be of President John F. Kennedy who was buried here with his wife and two children. His grave is marked with an 'eternal flame'.

Arlington cemetery details and official website

http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org/

US military Arlington Joint Services

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/jointservices/a/arlington.htm

Many visit this site every year to pay homage to the war heroes and their loved ones. It is not surprising to note that several books have been written about this renowned cemetery.

Book on Arlington cemetery

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