This past week I left MC on monday after my class's so I could go home. Tuesday morning I had a 9 am flight to Washington D.C. D.C is one of my favorite places to go. Most of my siblings live there so it is a fun for me to visit them. This trip was quite different.
The reason why I went to D.C was 0n Wednesday October 29, 2008 my Grandmothers urn was burried in the Arlington National Cemetary. It was like nothing I had ever been through.
When we arrived we where held in a small room where the family was able to get together. We waited for the man who was in charge of the cemetary to come and get us. This man got in a small black car. We were insructed to get in our cars and get in a line following behind him so we could be escorted to the burial site.
When we arrived at the burial site. We where instructed to huddle up and look at the small black car as two men dressed in a military attire where walking around(I am not sure what force). One of the men got the urn out of the car and proceeded walking towards the burial site. Behind him followed the other military escort, the preacher, and the head of the cemetary. The family followed behind them.
When we arrived at the burial site there where four green chairs sitting behind the table which had a green felt table cloth over it with the white urn sitting in the middle. I had never seen an urn before in my life. Her urn was white with brown hands on it.
Ther service was short and sweet. The preacher spoke for about 3 minutes. Then my brother in law gave a speach. I think the service lasted about 7 minutes. During the service I heard a fire of a cannon. As we where leaving the service I heard the 21 gun salute. This was really cool aspect. At the time I was not quite sure what was going on I had to ask. Now I know a little more about what the history is behind the 21 gun salute after looking at the website for the cemetary.
After the service we went back to my sisters house and the family got together and talked and eat.
If you have never been to the Arlington National Cemetary. I suggest that if you can, some point in time in your life go see it. It is a beautiful place. All the graves are parallel. If you go to the highest point of the cemetary the sight you will see is unbelievable.
I was in D.C tuesday through thursday morning. This was one of my shortest trips to D.C. It was good to see my family, and get a chance for closure.
The reason why I went to D.C was 0n Wednesday October 29, 2008 my Grandmothers urn was burried in the Arlington National Cemetary. It was like nothing I had ever been through.
When we arrived we where held in a small room where the family was able to get together. We waited for the man who was in charge of the cemetary to come and get us. This man got in a small black car. We were insructed to get in our cars and get in a line following behind him so we could be escorted to the burial site.
When we arrived at the burial site. We where instructed to huddle up and look at the small black car as two men dressed in a military attire where walking around(I am not sure what force). One of the men got the urn out of the car and proceeded walking towards the burial site. Behind him followed the other military escort, the preacher, and the head of the cemetary. The family followed behind them.
When we arrived at the burial site there where four green chairs sitting behind the table which had a green felt table cloth over it with the white urn sitting in the middle. I had never seen an urn before in my life. Her urn was white with brown hands on it.
Ther service was short and sweet. The preacher spoke for about 3 minutes. Then my brother in law gave a speach. I think the service lasted about 7 minutes. During the service I heard a fire of a cannon. As we where leaving the service I heard the 21 gun salute. This was really cool aspect. At the time I was not quite sure what was going on I had to ask. Now I know a little more about what the history is behind the 21 gun salute after looking at the website for the cemetary.
After the service we went back to my sisters house and the family got together and talked and eat.
If you have never been to the Arlington National Cemetary. I suggest that if you can, some point in time in your life go see it. It is a beautiful place. All the graves are parallel. If you go to the highest point of the cemetary the sight you will see is unbelievable.
I was in D.C tuesday through thursday morning. This was one of my shortest trips to D.C. It was good to see my family, and get a chance for closure.
6 comments:
I am sorry about your grandmother. I have never been to Washington D.C, but i really intend to go there because Washington D.c is a political center of America.
caroline that was so sweet. I really didnt know what they were going to do as far as a funeral service but Nanny would have loved that im sure.
I'm sorry about your grandmother and I'm glad that the trip was good for you.
i am really sorry about her. I know how it feels. Just a few years ago my grandfather passed away. God be with you.
I glad you found closure and you will be able to grow from this experience.
I know that had to be hard to write about. Thanks for sharing about it though. I know she is in a much better place now and is smiling down on you right now. I'm going to D.C. during Thanksgiving and if I get the chance, I'll try to go back to Arlington Cemetery. I've been there before and it truly is beautiful. Love you girl!!!
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