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Arlington National Cemetery – revisited…

I spent the rainy afternoon in ANC and had hoped for a dusting of snow, instead “liquid sunshine” poured down which even kept me from venturing out from my vehicle…

UNTIL

In November, the 12th to be exact, I was called upon to photograph the final honors of a Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War – Sgt Cornelius Charlton. As I normally do, I include a photograph of the headstone in the memorial book.

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So I headed over to Section 40 where I had to get out and walk to his resting place. As I did, I spied a young man on the hill to the left of me without any umbrella, but taking a few photos which I thought a bit interesting. He headed my way and I engaged him in conversation and found he was a soldier in The Old Guard. I offered him “get out of the rain” under my umbrella as we began to talk and get to know each other. It was great since he held the umbrella while I took a few photos of the MOH stone.

He had walked from the Ft Myer Gate entrance to ANC and was a bit cold and wet. Asked him how he was getting back and said he’d was considering hitching a ride with a Tourmobile to the Amphitheater. The rain was coming down harder and it seemed colder. I offered him a ride back on post, it was the least I could do for someone who was volunteered to serve and defend the United States, me and you…

Thank you OLD GUARD!

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  1. Zenobia Jan 13th 2009

    John,

    On behalf of the Charlton family, friends, and commrades of the 24 Infantry who traveled many miles to Arlington on 11/12/08 for the re-interment of Sgt Cornelius H. Charlton, our sincerest thanks to you for bringing his headstone to us, via the net. The humbling sight of this monumental headstone brings peace and joy to our hearts and minds.

    God Bless you and yours.

    Zenobia Penn, Niece


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