Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery is the largest cemetery in the United States National Cemetery System, maintained by the United States Army.  400,000 are buried on its 639 acres in Arlington, Virginia. 

It was established on May 13, 1864 during the American Civil War.  The first soldier to be buried in Arlington was Private William Henry Christman of Pennsylvania on  May 13, 1864.  There are 396 Medal of Honor recipients buried in Arlington National Cemetery. 

Marine Colonel John Glenn, the first American astronaut and former U.S. Senator to orbit the Earth was laid to rest with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery's Section 35 on April 6, 2017. 

Master Gunnery Sgt. John Abbracciamento of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, plays taps during the graveside service for John Glenn.

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 Memorial Day Weekend is more than considering it to be the unofficial beginning of summer. It is a federal holiday in the United states for mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. 

Thank You to the brave military men and women who proudly serviced our Country and gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.