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Photography by John Michael

"Preserving the memories so others will remember"™

A President is Laid to Rest

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Eternal Flame at President Kennedy's Grave

25 NOV 1963 -  The world was focused on Washington DC and Arlington National Cemetery, for the United States of America was paying final honors to it’s fallen President.

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US Air Force Began Here

wright flyer fort myer US Air Force Began HereFirst known as Fort Whipple when it was part of the Defenses of Washington DC during the US Civil War, Fort Myer, Virginia  is key in the US Air Force’s history. A significant milestone, actually the cornerstone, as the first military aviation flights occurred on Post in September 1908 when the Wright Flyer ascended the skies above the drill field.  In response to the US Army’s Signal Corps request, the fledgling craft would spend the days of the next week that September circling the acres where the US Army’s cavalry and field artillery trained and General Philip Sheridan deemed a showcase for the Cavalry.

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The Old Guard on a Mission 2011

For weeks, the 3d Infantry Regiment of the US Army – The Old Guard – has been on a mission within Arlington National Cemetery …  The prestigious ceremonial unit, which calls Fort Myer their home since 1948, has been photographing each of the headstones within the hallowed ground of what was once the Custis-Lee estate.

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National Medal of Honor Day – 2011

moh small National Medal of Honor Day   2011Friday, 25 MARCH 2011 came and went with little fanfare, it seems the country was focused on basketball, events around the world or didn’t really know that a day was set aside to raise the awareness of the true heroes, most of whom gave the ultimate sacrifice and never saw the medal they were awarded… Continue Reading…

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Honoring Our Veterans

anc caisson spring Honoring Our VeteransThe last living WWI from the United States passed away in February 2011.  Since his passing marks the end of an era, efforts were made to allow him to lie in honor in the US Capitol Rotunda.  Instead, the pleas of the people have gone unanswered and he will lie in honor in an obscure chapel, which most people don’t know even exists at Arlington National Cemetery’s Amphitheater.   In my opinion, not really fitting for “the last one”

As the grandson of someone who closed his newly established business after he “legally” emigrated from Poland to serve as a machine gunner in France during WW I,  I believe in my heart of hearts that we have forgotten the sacrifices of the millions who were involved in the War … and those that have followed.

The supposed current  leaders of the United States have forgotten the lesson from the Father of Our Country who said:

“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.”

- George Washington

Perhaps if those who are in power served in the military, they would understand the sacrifices made by those who serve and their families.

I personally consider each one of them irresponsible, uncaring and totally unpatriotic – I am proud to say that I’ve voted for none of them and given the opportunity, would not vote for them… ever.

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The Last WW I Veteran

Another historic milestone was set in February when Mr. Frank Buckles, who served in WW I passed away at the age of 110.  He was the last WW I veteran and also was

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Products from photographs

Many of the photographs contained in the gallery have been turned into some outstanding products that make great gifts or something for yourself.

From mugs, to t-shirts to hats, tote bags, mouse pads and even custom stamps, you’re sure to find something that you’d like.

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10,000 people have seen…

A year ago I re-launched my website through the able help of Andrew (Thanks Andrew!) and now over 10,000 visitors have dropped by and explored…

Thank you for visiting … if you like what you see, please pass along the link to your family and friends.

“People often say that this or that person has not yet found himself. But the self is not something one finds, it is something one creates.” - Thomas Szasz

I continue to create… and the work at Arlington National Cemetery is an on-going mission…

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82,000 Reasons to Remember

82,000 Reasons to Remember…

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United States POW / MIA Flag

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Coming Soon – What I did the summer of 2010.

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Smithsonian Kite Festival

I’ve not had much time to chronicle what I’ve done this summer (Summer began for me in April) … so watch this space for a rather comprehensive view of what I did do…  In the meantime, explore the site and read some of the older posts…

I’m sure you’ll like the exploring …  scroll down and on the left, poke a word and you’ll be able to bring up all the posts in that category -  the BIGGER the word, the more posts…
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