A Sea Of Flags!
In Honor of my Dad and to all he spoke of in glowing words. He remembered his service in the Pacific Invasions of WWII With Honor and all that came after them in the wars we have fought Since.
The Navy men, Marines, Windtalkers, Merchant Marines, Coast guard, Army, Airforce and those that have given themselves in the secretecy of war. Also to those that Serve here at home; Policemen, Firemen, EMS and those that help us remember them and take care of them, like the Gloucester Veterans Administration, etc.
“These heroes are dead. They died for liberty – they died for us. They are at rest. They sleep in the land they made free, under the flag they rendered stainless, under the solemn pines, the sad hemlocks, the tearful willows, and the embracing vines. They sleep beneath the shadows of the clouds, careless alike of sunshine or of storm, each in the windowless Place of Rest. Earth may run red with other wars – they are at peace. In the midst of battle, in the roar of conflict, they found the serenity of death. I have one sentiment for soldiers living and dead: cheers for the living; tears for the dead.”
~Robert G. Ingersoll
Good Morning Gloucester 
Very touching, Paul. My father served in the Merchant Marines, and was on the last Liberty Ship to leave this country for Europe during WWII. And thanks for Liking my comment and link to GMG on the submarine USS Maine FB page.
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Thanks Fred. They did a great job at the Veterans Cemetary.
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My Dad is buried there ~ wonderful post ~ and awesome photography ~ thanks, Paul ^_^
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Paul, your words defined the day and your pictures painted it!
My son Zachary Schultz has led the revitalization of the Beechbrook Veterans’ Cemetery for his current Boy Scout Eagle project with the sponsorship of the Veterans office. He and many volunteers from his BSA Troop 112, the City DPW, family and circle of friends have spent over 350 hours since September working on the site. Saturday we spent time placing the flags to wave in glory. I wanted to let you know that Zach has done this all in respect to the honor of those who rest there.
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Thank Zach and the all the volunteers. They’re doing a great job!
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