On Sun, 24 May 2009 23:17:23 -0400, Wizard of Woodstock
wrote:

On Sun, 24 May 2009 21:52:14 -0400, BAR wrote:

Tuesday evenings at the Iwo Jima memorial will again see the Comadant's
Own and the Silent Drill team, now that we are into the summer season.

You know - I've never seen that.

I haven't been to The Wall yet either - don't think I will either.

I didn't visit the wall for many years. Eventually I realized it was
just fear that was keeping me away. I was afraid of what my reaction
might be. Like Eisboch, it took a Rolling Thunder in the early 90's to
get me there.

But, I'm sure glad I went, and I take anyone that visits to see it.

BAR's comments about the Korean War memorial are spot on. It is best
visited at night, IMO, but must also be seen in the daylight. You can
almost feel the fear and trepidation of these soldiers as they head to
God knows what.
--

John H