230,000 “flags in” – Memorial Day tradition at Arlington National Cemetery

Last updated on: May 30, 2016 at 6:00 am by Jean Yih Kingston

230,000 “flags in” – Memorial Day tradition at Arlington National Cemetery 2016-05-30T06:00:53-04:00 Jean Yih Kingston

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It’s Memorial Day weekend! Many of us love this weekend, so we can go to the beach or travel to see friends and family. Let’s face it – there isn’t enough time in the year to take breaks and every long weekend is a gift. But in all our busyness, let’s not forget why this Memorial Day weekend has been set aside…to honor all those who have sacrificed their lives for our country.

Here’s a short video about the Arlington National Cemetery “flags in” tradition. About a 1000 soldiers place flags in front of every gravestone – 230,000 flags in all. It’s a sobering tradition and makes me truly grateful for the ultimate sacrifice men and women have made for our freedom.

Happy Memorial Day from Clippity Clip!

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