The sun’s rays lapped at my pale face and slithered around my limbs, until my skin became scorched, a vibrant, July red. The heat became trapped underneath my standard issue, national blue corduroy jacket and jet black nylon pantyhose. The heat bounced off the marble tombstones, but forward we marched like soldiers down the pathway arm in arm. As sweat trickled down my neck and back like the steady drip of a leaking faucet, I noticed even the birds were hushed and the grass still, as if in the memory of those who have been forgotten. Rows of headstones stood upright surrounding Arlington National Cemetery in a hushed tranquility. I heard stories about the place where more than 400,000 soldiers from the United States are buried, yet I had never …show more content…
A young man in uniform, with a poppy pinned to his chest, standing in the midst of the battlefield. Tears begin to rush down my cheeks, even though my great grandfather returned to his family, friends, and future wife after the war, unlike the thousands of soldiers surrounding me.
My family has passed down my great grandfather’s uniform, generation by generation, reminding us to serve others, unconditionally. As I walked through the Arlington Cemetery with fellow leaders of the National FFA Organization wearing our blue corduroy jackets, I realized we too are an army. We each have our own stories just like the soldiers, and come together as a whole to represent something bigger than ourselves and to serve.
The FFA motto is “Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, and living to serve” and FFA members passionately embody “living to serve.” We serve our communities, states and nation relentlessly. The organization has allowed me to filter my passion for creativity and technology to bring new passions for young leaders to pursue. FFA has inspired me to dedicate myself to make an impact for future generations to come, just like every single one of the soldiers buried at Arlington Cemetery has done. My great grandfather inspired me with his uniform, and today when I put on my own uniform I am serving 649,355 FFA nationwide members as well as my
Did you know that there is a cemetery that holds every found soldier that ever fought in World War 1, World War 2, and The Korean war? Well yes, the Arlington National Cemetery holds more than four hundred thousand people over six hundred acres of land. It is the world's most important cemetery. You may wonder how the government found this land, and said,”Hey lets use this land as a cemetery.”
Edwin De La Cruz 10/22/15 Ms. Barber Arlington National Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery Hello I am Mr. De La Cruz and I will be your tour guide for today. I will be providing you with lots of different information about the Arlington Cemetery. I ask for you to keep quiet because this is the most sacred area in the U.S. and while i'm informing you about the Arlington Cemetery.
This cemetery came to be because after the Battle of Bull Run, the army were desperate to find a place to bury the bodies. Arlington was the most convenient location for them and they decided to bury them there. The first people to be buried here were those who deceased in the Battle of Bull Run. The “Tomb of the Unknown Soldier” is the tomb of tomb of an unidentified U.S. soldier who died serving in World War
When faced with war soldiers change, for better or for worse. Modern culture celebrates the glory of patriotic sacrifice. However, this celebration often leaves out the gritty details and trauma of violence behind war and the way it affects people. Homer’s The Odyssey and William Wyler’s The Best Years of Our Lives clearly discuss these details. Both debate the long-awaited return of warriors that went off to fight a war and the way the experience changes the protagonists.
Being able to lay the wreath on the tomb is a moment that will stick with me for the rest of my life. The president himself gets to pay his respects in this way, so getting to do this as an eighth grader would just be unreal to me. Being able to lay the wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is an experience that I feel this is the least I could do to show my undying respect and gratitude for the brave Americans who risk and give their lives for the freedom of the wonderful country I get the privilege to call
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Laying the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is not only a tremendous honor for any American, it would be a special, once in a lifetime experience for me personally. With being an American comes expectations; patriotism is probably the highest. I see no better example of patriotism and honor in our amazing country than the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This memorial not only stands as a reminder and recognition of all those brave souls lost defending our freedom, it shows the support, honor, and respect that we hold for our arm forces; especially those who went MIA.
Arlington Cemetery is a very beautiful place with a very tragic purpose. It would be nice to think that everyone who served our country got to live happily ever after, but sadly that is not the case. There are many soldiers who make the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives to protect our country. I feel that it is the saddest when the soldiers aren 't able to be identified and sent home to be buried. The soldiers who were unidentifiable they still mean something to someone.
Have you ever been a part of something that made you feel special and accepted? Did you look forward to going to meetings to see what your next fun adventure with the group would be? You may not realize it at the time, but these groups or clubs are teaching you a variety of skills and lessons, that you’ll continue to use throughout your life. I believe that the FFA organization is the best group to be a part of. Not only do you learn so many helpful skills, but it goes above and beyond teaching the agricultural ways of our country through contests, social events, and even giving awards and scholarships!
When I first did the vet science CDE, I was pretty set that I wanted to be a veterinarian, but by doing the contest I was able to learn more about the job, and that it just wasn't the career for me. So I started looking into other careers, discovered wildlife ecology, and began to particpate in events and take courses that would prepare me for said career. I tried out entomology judging, and really developed a passion for insects by competing- an interest I would not have known if not for the FFA. I feel that some of the major attributes that I can apply later in life, have come through my
I hope to bring diversity to all who walk on the campus. My background has shaped me into the intelligent African American woman I am today. Without growing up in the “hood”, I may have not been able to find the best career that interested me. I also would not have been able over all the challenges thrown at me. Instead I remained determined and motivated so that I was able to achieve all of the goals set before me.
Located on the Potomac River, directly across Washington, DC, the cemetery occupies 612 acres in northeastern Virginia. The title of the nation’s second largest cemetery is held by Arlington National Cemetery, with 260,000 people there resting peacefully. Over four million people visit each year to pay their respects or to mourn the fallen. Approximately 100 funerals are performed each week. Arlington National Cemetery has developed into a large, popular American landmark that many people
Then deciding my classes for high school I knew I would be participating in the JROTC program. One of the first things I was drawn to was the uniform, which symbolizes honor, duty, loyalty, responsibility and high expectations. But only when I started to wear that uniform did I begin to understand the ROTC’s rich history, the many ways it builds character and community in the present, and it 's exciting goals for the future. The ROTC mission, established one hundred years ago, is “to motivate young people to become better citizens.”
I sacrificed my time to help plan for the Relay for Life. The Relay for Life event changed people's lives because it inspired them to donate money to cancer research and to help join the fight to end cancer. The character pillar has shaped by development by making the excellent choices. I started helping out for the community in any way possible. I have gained a lot of responsibility through the National Honor Society because I was responsible for writing a Relay for Life speech and delivering a speech for the American Cancer Society.
Looking into a crowd, a soldier without a uniform blends in with everyone else. Simply, the explanation for this is that soldiers are like everyone else, but with a different job than most. It is not the soldier who is different, but people’s perception of them. Prejudice, ignorance, and an anti-war movement contributed to these biased views of soldiers. Making a distinction, between the civilian and the soldier, reduces the soldier’s humanity.
Throughout my high school career, I was forced into many situations where I was challenged to connect with my peers and serve as a role model for future students. Whether it be my involvement in the school marching band, or helping students in community tutoring sessions, I have always made it my goal to better the people around me through my own efforts. Throughout my high school career, I have put forth my best effort to connect with my peers, transform individuals, and make a difference in my community. Joining the school marching band at the beginning of my freshman year of high school was one of the best decisions I have ever made.