Click for full size. I took this while in Washington D.C. a little over a year ago, having the honor of being the Color Guard at a reunion of WWII vets.
Everyone has seen the photos. But I don't think there is a single photo out there that can convey what that monument conveys in person; panel upon panel of black stone, covered with names, seemingly stretching on forever.
Have your BBQ, I know I will. Have your beer, because I know I will. And pour a little out for the people who gave that to you.
I know I will.
UPDATE: It looks like Blogger shrunk the photo, so there is no full size for the clicky-clicky. If you do want the full sized photo, just email me and I'll send it to you.
Thoughtful and well-written article about the history of the memorial below which you might find interesting.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.city-journal.org/2012/22_3_urb-vietnam-veterans-memorial.html
Some unspeakable filth defaced the London memorial to the dead of Bomber Command with Islamist graffiti yesterday.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2332108/Clean-operation-begins-war-memorials-defaced-Islamic-slogans-veterans-charity-foots-bill.html