The Civil War had a lot of battles fought here in Fredericksburg. We have battle fields all around us. There is a National Cemetery here with 15,300 buried in it. In the times of the Civil War there were no do tags issued, so 85% of the men buried here are unknown. Unknown but not forgotten. Every year on Memorial weekend, the Boy Scouts of America go early Sat morning and put 2 luminary and a flag next to every grave. Spencer & I had a chance to participate in this this year. It was special. To do over 30,000 bags you would think takes all day, but no, hundreds of boys and leaders show up for this humbling responsibility. It then is open to the public at night when they are all lit. Taps is played. It was such an awesome site to take in. The whole family went and even the littlest ones were reverent and in awe. It was a perfect way to remember our soldiers this Memorial weekend.
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Awesome pictures! I love the National Cemeteries. I just got back from Atlanta where I attended my Nephew's mission farewell. One of the activities we did this weekend was to visit the Georgia National Cemetery. It is really humbling and awe inspiring to make these visits. Helps us to remember the sacrifice of so many. Thanks for sharing. Hope all is well with you and your family!
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