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Jeff Pearl, Full Service Full Time Realtor (RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA)

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Carol Williams
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As a child we used to visit and clean the family plot every Memorial Day weekend.  I get very emotional seeing all the flags on Memorial Day that are put out for those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom!

May 21, 2019 06:36 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
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Not around Memorial Day, however, I've been known to spend hours in cemeteries.  

May 21, 2019 07:46 AM
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Wayne Martin
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No I do not. Very seldom visit the graves of those who have gone before me!

May 21, 2019 06:43 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
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Not on a regular basis Jeff Pearl . My father elected to be buried in the Veterans cemetery in Minneapolis MN and I've never visited his grave site strictly due to the distance (he passed on 20 years ago). My mother also chose to be buried a days drive away and I have visited her grave twice in 30 some years. We do visit some of my wife's relatives grave sites as they are within 10 miles of our home.

May 21, 2019 07:12 AM
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The last time there, I was so overwhelmed viewing all the memorials, I cried for all those lost. We do plan to visit my mother-in-law's resting place this Memorial Day Jeff Pearl.

May 21, 2019 06:33 AM
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Richard Weeks
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Nice picture, thanks for sharing.  I can't remember the last time I was at a cemetery.

May 21, 2019 08:15 AM
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Sorry, Jeff Pearl I do not. Just too depressing for me. The cost of freedom is so high!

May 21, 2019 07:40 AM
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenbarger Team
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No. I don't.

May 21, 2019 06:48 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
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I was brought up to visit my grand parents and my parents would take us to other sites. Now, i do not go as often. I should and some day will again

May 21, 2019 07:17 AM
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May 21, 2019 07:03 AM
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Lyn Sims
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No but I think more people should so that they can see the enormity of loss (like at Arlington). Nothing like rows & rows of headstones to sink in on how many people gave their life for our country.

May 21, 2019 10:11 AM
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I would like to visit my father's gravesite at Fort Rosecrans, near San Diego, more often.  Distance is a challenge though.

May 21, 2019 08:11 AM
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I do not visit cemeteries around Memorial Day. I'm just not a fan of the seasonal participant.

I do visit loved ones who have passed more frequently than I should....I think.

May 21, 2019 07:52 AM
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relatives

May 21, 2019 06:26 AM
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I do not Jeff

May 21, 2019 05:58 PM
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Not during memorial day.  I visit cemetry when someone I know passed.

May 21, 2019 01:54 PM
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When I was a kid we did this with the American Legion, my dad was the commander of the local post and they went to all the local cemetaries.

May 21, 2019 12:06 PM
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As kids we used to visit our grandparents graves and bring flowers and flags.

May 21, 2019 09:31 AM
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Buzz Mackintosh
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Just saw a story about dog walking in a DC cemetery  on channel 5

May 21, 2019 08:37 AM
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Barbara Todaro
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I HAVE been to Arlington National Cemetery.... It's absolutely beautiful .... 

locally, I decorate two graves and visit several others....

May 21, 2019 02:16 PM
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J.R. Schloemer
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That is quite a humbling view Jeff Pearl. There are few places that can stir emotions like Arlington National Cemetery. 

I like to stop by Zachary Taylor Cemetery, here, and visit my Great Uncle, Zachary Taylor, and the MOH Recipient. A former teammate of mine is also there and I have added him to the list.

May 21, 2019 10:59 AM
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No, I don't... but having gone to university in Washington, DC I've been to Arlington many times... I consider it a holy place.

May 21, 2019 09:07 AM
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Doug Dawes
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Yes. We in the veteran organizations ensure each veteran grave has a flag. Then on Memorial Day we have cemetery services in the early morning with prayer and  21 gun salute

May 22, 2019 07:17 AM
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I usually visit my Dad's grave on Memorial Day and Veterans Day. He served in the South Pacific and Occupied Japan during and shortly after WW II

May 21, 2019 09:31 PM
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Not on Memorial Day. Your photo really does pull at the heartstrings, Jeff. I remember the first time I visited Arlington National Cemetary, I was overwhelmed with the number of grave sites - the rows seemed never-ending. 

May 21, 2019 09:15 PM
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I used to see this same exact cemetary in West Los Angeles, eveytime I drove home on Wilshire. A

May 21, 2019 12:37 PM
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Roy Kelley
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No. Thanks for sharing your photograph.

It has been several years since our last visit to Arlington National Cemetery.

May 21, 2019 12:14 PM
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Caroline Gerardo
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There's a Memorial Day celebration at the San Juan Capistrano old cemetary that I help set up. It is simple and moving

May 21, 2019 10:59 AM
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No, I don't :(

May 23, 2019 04:06 AM
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Most years I do, but this year, had clients all of the 3-day weekend.

Jun 07, 2019 02:44 PM
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every. single. year.

May 23, 2019 04:07 PM
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I do 50% of the time.

 

May 23, 2019 08:49 AM