July 18, 2014

We met the Tattinis for Liz and Leno's funeral at Arlington Cemetery on Thursday, July 18.  The funeral was one I will never forget.  Leno could have received full military honors.  I cried at the twenty-one gun salute and when taps was played. 

Being at Arlington is such a stark reminder of the number of men whom have paid the ultimate price so that we can have our freedom.

 

After the services, we drove right to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and were able to observe the changing of the guard.

Then we met at Fort Myers for a wonderful lunch with a fantastic visit with family.  Catching up with Shelly, Suzanne, and Matt was really special.

Jim and Evelyn not only drove us to the airport after lunch but they took us by the Airforce Memorial and the Pentagon (twice) and we even got to see Iwo Jima three times - in the car twice and in person the third time! :)