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| In the Memorial |
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| Medal of Honor...would love to know what he did. |
Refreshingly manicured grass welcomed us as we drove through the guarded gates of the American Cemetery. Situated on the crest of a hill in central Manila, the cemetery is reminiscent of Normandy with its white crosses and atmosphere of reverence. We all felt like we'd crossed back into the United States for awhile as we walked among the 17,000 graves of American and ally soldiers who fought in the Pacific theater in World War II. Even more sobering were the names of over 32,000 missing who lie in unknown graves listed on the walls of the memorial. I hope our children will keep this cemetery etched in their memories. I know I will.
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