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[Bindlestiff]

I took a ride up to the New Hampshire State Veterans cemetery to watch the Veterans Day services. We don't have a Federal Veterans Cemetery, so a few years ago New Hampshire opened one for us. There is quite a bit of lad allocated but only a small portion has been opened for use. It is turning out to be a very special place.

The services this year had an unusually large attendance, that is a good thing. The beginning was very nice with traditional songs and military salutes. The opening speaker was the general in charge of the New Hampshire National Guard and I must say he exceeded all anyone would expect. Lots of wet eyes caused by that gentleman. Following that was the expected Governor and U.S. Senators giving the same speech that they have been giving since the first Veterans Day so many years ago; nothing very note worthy from my point of view.

I sat next to a woman who's husband is buried there; he served in WWII in Burma. We both noticed how calm and quiet it was even with the large turnout. There were babies and lots of young children and they were all well mannered; just as respectful as the adults.

It turned out to be a very nice day, I am glad I took the ride.

I took a few pictures to show my sons where their old man is going to end up and thought I would share a few of them here too.

My best to all who served and their families!

[J.B. Books]

Originally Posted by Robin Lewis

I took a ride up to the New Hampshire State Veterans cemetery to watch the Veterans Day services. We don't have a Federal Veterans Cemetery, so a few years ago New Hampshire opened one for us. There is quite a bit of lad allocated but only a small portion has been opened for use. It is turning out to be a very special place.

The services this year had an unusually large attendance, that is a good thing. The beginning was very nice with traditional songs and military salutes. The opening speaker was the general in charge of the New Hampshire National Guard and I must say he exceeded all anyone would expect. Lots of wet eyes caused by that gentleman. Following that was the expected Governor and U.S. Senators giving the same speech that they have been giving since the first Veterans Day so many years ago; nothing very note worthy from my point of view.

I sat next to a woman who's husband is buried there; he served in WWII in Burma. We both noticed how calm and quiet it was even with the large turnout. There were babies and lots of young children and they were all well mannered; just as respectful as the adults.

It turned out to be a very nice day, I am glad I took the ride.

I took a few pictures to show my sons where their old man is going to end up and thought I would share a few of them here too.

My best to all who served and their families!

WOW! Robin I had no idea they held such a large event at the NH Veteran's Cemetery. I need to make a point to go next year, my father, two of my former neighbors, and a man I served with are all buried there. (When my daughter was first learning to talk she called her grandpa, pee paw. He never wanted that nick name corrected and he said he wanted it on his marker).

[Bill Murphy]

Robin, strange you should mention the state veterans cemeteries. Linda's uncle was buried in the Veterans Cemetery in Allegheny County, Maryland, adjacent to the Rocky Gap State Park. We found out about it when we were looking for a free burial that didn't involve a lot of red tape. His home was in Lavale, MD, just a few miles from the cemetery. We couldn't believe how nice the factility was, right in the middle of grouse country, a resort and enormous lake on the property, really out in the mountains. We later buried Linda's aunt there. I always thought I would be in a crypt at Arlington, but no, I will be out there in Western Maryland at Rocky Gap. By the way, Rocky Gap State Park is now a major casino venue. Best of both worlds. This is one of at least two state sponsored veterans cemeteries in MD. Please investigate your state veterans cemeteries so you don't have to go to God forsaken Arlington. Just joking, of course. I would be honored to be buried at Arlington like many of my friends.

[Bindlestiff]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Robin, strange you should mention the state veterans cemeteries. Linda's uncle was buried in the Veterans Cemetery in Allegheny County, Maryland, adjacent to the Rocky Gap State Park. We found out about it when we were looking for a free burial that didn't involve a lot of red tape. His home was in Lavale, MD, just a few miles from the cemetery. We couldn't believe how nice the factility was, right in the middle of grouse country, a resort and enormous lake on the property, really out in the mountains. We later buried Linda's aunt there. I always thought I would be in a crypt at Arlington, but no, I will be out there in Western Maryland at Rocky Gap. By the way, Rocky Gap State Park is now a major casino venue. Best of both worlds. This is one of at least two state sponsored veterans cemeteries in MD. Please investigate your state veterans cemeteries so you don't have to go to God forsaken Arlington. Just joking, of course. I would be honored to be buried at Arlington like many of my friends.

I think that cemetery is something special. I have already filed the papers to buried there. Can't say I am looking forward to that but I have it set up already so my family need do very little when the time comes.

[J. A. EARLY]

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[J.B. Books]

Originally Posted by Robin Lewis

I think that cemetery is something special. I have already filed the papers to buried there. Can't say I am looking forward to that but I have it set up already so my family need do very little when the time comes.

I agree with you Robin, it is one of the best maintained cemetery I have seen. I have been there in the evening when they play taps from the speakers hidden in the trees. Some day, a long way away I hope, we'll be neighbors there.