The grounds of Arlington National Cemetery feature 142 Memorial Trees, which serve as living memorials that commemorate military units and battles, veterans, families and others who serve. Many were dedicated by U.S. presidents, visiting dignitaries or representatives from service organizations. Thirty-six are Medal of Honor trees, each a descendent of a historic tree. Arlington National Cemetery is home to an extremely diverse and significant collection of trees and landscapes. Its more than 9,600 trees include over 300 varieties and species, both native to the area and exotic. Some of the cemetery’s oldest trees, at nearly 250 years old, pre-date the first burials. The purpose of the Memorial Arboretum at ANC is to research, document and interpret the stories behind the cemetery’s trees and landscapes. – Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia

Continue ReadingThe grounds of Arlington National Cemetery feature 142 Memorial Trees, which serve as living memorials that commemorate military units and battles, veterans, families and others who serve. Many were dedicated by U.S. presidents, visiting dignitaries or representatives from service organizations. Thirty-six are Medal of Honor trees, each a descendent of a historic tree. Arlington National Cemetery is home to an extremely diverse and significant collection of trees and landscapes. Its more than 9,600 trees include over 300 varieties and species, both native to the area and exotic. Some of the cemetery’s oldest trees, at nearly 250 years old, pre-date the first burials. The purpose of the Memorial Arboretum at ANC is to research, document and interpret the stories behind the cemetery’s trees and landscapes. – Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia

The grounds of Arlington National Cemetery feature 142 Memorial Trees, which serve as living memorials that commemorate military units and battles, veterans, families and others who serve. Many were dedicated by U.S. presidents, visiting dignitaries or representatives from service organizations. Thirty-six are Medal of Honor trees, each a descendent of a historic tree. Arlington National Cemetery is home to an extremely diverse and significant collection of trees and landscapes. Its more than 9,600 trees include over 300 varieties and species, both native to the area and exotic. Some of the cemetery’s oldest trees, at nearly 250 years old, pre-date the first burials. The purpose of the Memorial Arboretum at ANC is to research, document and interpret the stories behind the cemetery’s trees and landscapes. – Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia

Continue ReadingThe grounds of Arlington National Cemetery feature 142 Memorial Trees, which serve as living memorials that commemorate military units and battles, veterans, families and others who serve. Many were dedicated by U.S. presidents, visiting dignitaries or representatives from service organizations. Thirty-six are Medal of Honor trees, each a descendent of a historic tree. Arlington National Cemetery is home to an extremely diverse and significant collection of trees and landscapes. Its more than 9,600 trees include over 300 varieties and species, both native to the area and exotic. Some of the cemetery’s oldest trees, at nearly 250 years old, pre-date the first burials. The purpose of the Memorial Arboretum at ANC is to research, document and interpret the stories behind the cemetery’s trees and landscapes. – Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia

A call to duty is sent out And the strong and the brave reply. They do it for love of country, So there’s never a need to ask why. They leave behind all that they love, Their families, their homes and their lives, Because to preserve these precious things Is the goal for which each soldier strives. So God bless our troops, The courageous women and men, Who fight to make sure The bells of freedom peal again. – The Call to Duty by Kelly Roper

Continue ReadingA call to duty is sent out And the strong and the brave reply. They do it for love of country, So there’s never a need to ask why. They leave behind all that they love, Their families, their homes and their lives, Because to preserve these precious things Is the goal for which each soldier strives. So God bless our troops, The courageous women and men, Who fight to make sure The bells of freedom peal again. – The Call to Duty by Kelly Roper

A call to duty is sent out And the strong and the brave reply. They do it for love of country, So there’s never a need to ask why. They leave behind all that they love, Their families, their homes and their lives, Because to preserve these precious things Is the goal for which each soldier strives. So God bless our troops, The courageous women and men, Who fight to make sure The bells of freedom peal again. – The Call to Duty by Kelly Roper

Continue ReadingA call to duty is sent out And the strong and the brave reply. They do it for love of country, So there’s never a need to ask why. They leave behind all that they love, Their families, their homes and their lives, Because to preserve these precious things Is the goal for which each soldier strives. So God bless our troops, The courageous women and men, Who fight to make sure The bells of freedom peal again. – The Call to Duty by Kelly Roper