Today In Virginia

Arlington National Cemetery & Tomb Of The Unknown

1 October, 2009

Have you ever experienced the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia? If you haven't, I highly recommend it. When I visited several years ago, the feeling you get there is just unexplainable. It's a sense of bravery and courage that you feel when walking among all these burial grounds for fallen military soldiers. These fallen soldiers date back to the Revolutionary War all the way up to the current conflict in the Middle East.

The Tomb of the Unknown is an experience to add when visiting the Arlington National Cemetery. These remains of unknown American soldiers were all presented with Medals of Honor at the time of interment. The Tomb is guarded 24-hours a day and 365-days a year by specially trained members of the 3rd United States Infantry. It is an overwhelming yet honorable and peaceful to witness this tradition.