The state has two veterans' cemeteries. One in North Little Rock and one soon-to-be-opened outside of Wynne, AR. On Memorial Day the NLR cemetery will host a ceremony to honor those who have fallen defending our country. For a majority of my two weeks at the new job with veterans affairs, I have been working on the event. It's the largest Memorial Day ceremony in the state with Governor Beebe giving the keynote address.
We have been gearing up for the event with lots of preparations. On Thursday volunteers and members from the Army and Air Force came out to place American Flags on the each of the graves. I took pictures for our website, Facebook, etc. I also took a few with my phone because it was such a beautiful and meaningful sight.
It's hard not to cry thinking about the men and women who have served in the armed forces to protect our nation, some even laying down their lives.
The most emotional moment of the day came when one of the volunteers put a flag on the grave of his son who was killed in Iraq.
Perhaps one of the best things about this job is being in an environment that serves as a constant reminder that freedom is not free. It has come at a huge cost for many.
Take some time on this Memorial Day, and every day, to think of those who have served and are serving our country in the military.
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