I had the opportunity yesterday to visit the American Memorial Cemetery with my friend Arthur Duffy from who is here in the country from the United States. Arthur or Arty as we call him wanted to go there to visit the grave of his great uncle who fought for and died for his country during world war II. I don't really like going to cemeteries or any places that has to do with the departed but there was something different in that place compared to other grave yards. The American Cemetery is a memorial to soldiers who gave their lives in service to their country the United States of America. The place was actually beautiful even from the outside, It has a lot of white crosses on the grounds with the names of soldiers who were layed to rest there a long time ago.The cross includes their name and service number. In the heart of the cemetery is a memorial wall which contains the names of thousands of American soldiers who were missing in action. The wall states their branch of service in the military with their names and ranks. Certain names would be highlighted in gold which means that they have won the distinguished medal of valor which is the highest honor that a soldier could receive.

This is my friend Arty with his great uncle's tomb stone. Arty really looks proud of his uncle and I can understand why. He has never met his great uncle of course since he was killed way before Arty was even born, nevertheless, Arty was able to get close to a family member.