tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post6016625143802222148..comments2024-03-28T12:59:00.516-04:00Comments on Heroes, Heroines, and History: Known But to GodDebbie Lynne Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-25056774815536713522014-02-28T15:55:37.856-05:002014-02-28T15:55:37.856-05:00Thank you, Dana. I agree with you. My family men w...Thank you, Dana. I agree with you. My family men who served since WWII really feel unknown, and severely unappreciated. I was watching the life story of George M. Cohan this morning and thought that we ought to revive "Over There" and "You're a Grand Old Flag" to remind this young generation of where we've been and renew American patriotism.Linda Farmer Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08312511857601369355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-3475035233365119612014-02-28T15:49:44.229-05:002014-02-28T15:49:44.229-05:00Hi Kristen, thanks for you comments about the Guar...Hi Kristen, thanks for you comments about the Guards. They are amazing men. I, too, have a new appreciation for their service. I'll emailed you privately so we can check out our Farmer connection.Linda Farmer Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08312511857601369355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-71705799897752906362014-02-28T11:41:37.970-05:002014-02-28T11:41:37.970-05:00That is awesome. What dedication. I only feel bad ...That is awesome. What dedication. I only feel bad that soldiers returning from duty and those that don't make it, aren't afforded nearly as much respect as the Unknown Soldier. ~Dana Pratolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13585680919062909141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-36176934945020593612014-02-28T01:25:36.109-05:002014-02-28T01:25:36.109-05:00Hi Linda! I've been to the tomb of the Unknown...Hi Linda! I've been to the tomb of the Unknown Soldier 2x but have watched the changing of the guards 4x - the second time I went I was early 20's and I was just too fascinated with it I stayed for 3 changings! Thank you for such a beautiful post, I didn't know any of these facts until tonight. I admire these men for taking and keeping to all of the commitments they take.<br />Off the subject, I think we could possibly be distant relatives! I can't find your contact info on your website or I'd mention this more privately! (I asked last month but you never replied to my comment.<br />The following link is of the Farmer family from AR I come from. Second generation #8: Jennie Belle Farmer is my great-grandother. Would love to hear back from you at: <br />kam110476 (at) gmail (dot) com<br /> http://www.couchgenweb.com/lawrence/farmer.htmkam110476https://www.blogger.com/profile/01693696612437738986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-68550937557082406232014-02-27T22:24:31.959-05:002014-02-27T22:24:31.959-05:00Hi, Sharon. Maybe I will see you there. I certainl...Hi, Sharon. Maybe I will see you there. I certainly have a new appreciation for the Guards. Before I did the research, I was operating under the assumption that these men were simply doing a day's duty while they were moving through their military hitch. Now, with this and all the other information I learned that didn't get in the article, I'll never see these men and the cemetery with anything but pride and admiration.Linda Farmer Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08312511857601369355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-58527432756151119522014-02-27T22:19:45.208-05:002014-02-27T22:19:45.208-05:00Hi, Brittany. Thank you for your comments. I'm...Hi, Brittany. Thank you for your comments. I'm glad there is somewhere in our nation gone haywire that we can honor the service of our soldiers and demonstrate that reverence in such a tangible way.Linda Farmer Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08312511857601369355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-15480292183459750162014-02-27T22:17:25.381-05:002014-02-27T22:17:25.381-05:00Thank you, Jackie. Twenty-five years of service as...Thank you, Jackie. Twenty-five years of service as a Marine is a noble and challenging life. Your son will certainly add to the august company surrounding him. Thank him for me for his service, and thank you for being a faithful Marine mom. Linda Farmer Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08312511857601369355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-42124237796622904762014-02-27T22:10:26.458-05:002014-02-27T22:10:26.458-05:00Thank you, Debbie. The attention to detail, the in...Thank you, Debbie. The attention to detail, the intense focus, and degree of readiness is unbelievable. I have difficulty imagining that level of devotion. It does put a new perspective on the events at the Cemetery.Linda Farmer Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08312511857601369355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-13500909843777937822014-02-27T22:07:31.318-05:002014-02-27T22:07:31.318-05:00You are most welcome, Karen. I hadn't realized...You are most welcome, Karen. I hadn't realized the extent and demand placed upon these soldiers and how they willingly accept those responsibilities. On the next Veterans Day, I'm going to be looking for the Honor Guard pen on the uniforms of former Sentinels.Linda Farmer Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08312511857601369355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-14653382349510065152014-02-27T22:03:25.841-05:002014-02-27T22:03:25.841-05:00I have been to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier but...I have been to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier but never knew all these details. You have done an amazing job telling the guards' story. I would like to see the Tomb again and appreciate all these details next time. Sharon wileygreen1(at)yahoo(dot)comsharon mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130208778591424260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-83210871295566089232014-02-27T22:00:15.640-05:002014-02-27T22:00:15.640-05:00Hi Laurie, thank you so much for your comments. Th...Hi Laurie, thank you so much for your comments. There was so much incredible information I didn't include because of space. These are amazing soldiers.Linda Farmer Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08312511857601369355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-34180476489430451982014-02-27T16:15:59.330-05:002014-02-27T16:15:59.330-05:00This was fascinating! I knew they were dedicated, ...This was fascinating! I knew they were dedicated, but had no idea it went so deep! My family was able to watch the changing of the guards back in 2001. Thanks for the very interesting article.Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329879272795970460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-90610083669958054272014-02-27T10:59:14.640-05:002014-02-27T10:59:14.640-05:00Lin, Thank you so much for all of the details abou...Lin, Thank you so much for all of the details about Arlington. It is truly one of the most beautiful and peaceful places in our country.<br />The guards are to be commended for their faithful dedication and sacrifices.<br />I have not been there to visit but have been by it.<br />It has been a desire of my son who just retired from 25 years as a Marine to be laid to rest there when He goes home to glory someday. <br />Thank you for the beautiful article<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754548601652231995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-86658499730816162242014-02-27T07:33:16.618-05:002014-02-27T07:33:16.618-05:00Lin, thanks for the beautiful post. What an honor ...Lin, thanks for the beautiful post. What an honor to live in a country where these young men are willing to serve so selflessly. Makes one proud to be an American. Great post! I wish I'd known all this when we went to Arlington. Such an interesting post!Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-62168390733919594082014-02-27T06:51:46.756-05:002014-02-27T06:51:46.756-05:00You got me at the hurricane. The tears flowed. I a...You got me at the hurricane. The tears flowed. I actually saw the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the changing of the guards. There was something going on with a ceremony but I forgot what about and that brought tears. Thank you for the post, some of the things I didn't know.<br />Karen G.Karen G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08886818645901424628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-9646165299033492502014-02-27T05:51:10.009-05:002014-02-27T05:51:10.009-05:00Lin, I learned so much from this! I had NO idea th...Lin, I learned so much from this! I had NO idea the code of conduct was so stringent. It takes a special soldier to do this! Thanks for this interesting blog post!Laurie Kingeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08136585160789672628noreply@blogger.com