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native land, Great Britain, to help ease the pain of a mother, a father, brother, sister, sweetheart, wife or friend. This young, unknown soldier was laid to rest in Westminster Abbey on Armistice Day, November 11, 1920. It was Congressman Hamilton Fish, Jr., of New York, who on December 21, 1920, first called for an unknown American solider to be brought home to be buried in a tomb in Arlington National Cemetery. This act was approved by Congress on March 4, 1921. On November 11, 1921, a young man killed in France was laid to rest at the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. The Congressional Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross were bestowed upon the Unknown Soldier by President Warren Harding. Since then an unidentified American soldier has been laid to rest in the Tomb with highest honors for World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. However, DNA testing led to the identity of the Vietnam hero and his body was returned to the family in 1998. The Vietnam crypt remains empty to this day. After the ceremonies were completed, a marble crypt was placed over the site. However, the Tomb was changed to include a sculpture designed by Lorimer Rich and carved by Thomas H. Jones of New York. It is constructed of White Yule Marble from Colorado, costing $48,000. The four pieces total a weight of 79 tons. It was presented to the public on April 9, 1931. The north and the south faces of the Tomb display six inverted (upside down) wreaths, three on each side. These wreaths represent

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Remembering those who have given their lives for their country

s we enter the month of May, many of us make plans to celebrate Memorial Day. Some of us plan picnics, family gatherings, perhaps attend a parade, or just celebrate the fact that we have the day off from school or work. But in truth, Memorial Day is a time that we are asked to remember those who have given the highest gift of all, their lives, for our country. It has been said that war takes from us our healthy, bright, young men and women, who have their entire lives in front of them, knowing that some will never return. It was in Europe just after World War I that Reverend David Railton set out to honor the body, the symbol, of one unknown serviceman by transporting him back to his

mourning and the six major battle campaigns of World War I: Ardennes, Belleau Woods, Chateau-Thierry, MeusseArgonne, Oisiu-Eiseu, and Somme. The East side has three figures representing Peace, Victory, and Valor. Peace, a female figure, is holding a dove in her left hand. The right hand of Peace is holding the hand of Victory, another female

figure. Victory extends an olive branch. The male figure, Valor, holds a broken sword while facing Victory. On the west side an inscription reads: Here Rests In Honored Glory An American Soldier Known But To God. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is guarded 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year by Tomb Guard Sentinels.

FUN FACTS: TOMB GUARDS

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between the Tomb and any threat. Until 1937 the Tomb was guarded during daylight hours only. Since 1948 the Tomb has The Guard, also known as been guarded 24 hours a day, Sentinel, takes 21 steps, then 365 days a year. waits 21 seconds before doing The 3rd U.S. Infantry a 90 degree turn and repeats Regiment The Old Guard steps, waits, turns until east, has done the honor of guardnorth, west, and south sides ing the Tomb since April 1948. of the Tomb have been guard During hot summer ed. (21 alludes to the 21 gun months, the Guard changes salute which shows respect every 30 minutes. During the and highest honor). rest of the year during daylight hours, changes occur hourly. The Guards gloves are moistened for a better grip on When the cemetery is his rifle. closed to the public the Guard The Guard carries his gun changes every two hours. on the shoulder away from the Average duty for guarding Tomb or nearest the visitors. the Tomb is one year. This signifies that he stands A Guard must be between

Honor Guard for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

511 and 64, have a waist of 30 or less, be in excellent physical condition, and possess a spotless military record. There are three shifts of Guards by height so that a uniform look is maintained at all times: 1st Relief 62 to 64 2nd Relief 6 to 62 3rd Relief 511 to 6 There have been three female Sentinels guarding the Tomb. The Tomb Guard Identification Badge is given to Sentinels who have performed flawless Tomb duties for at least nine months, have passed a written exam, and have passed a review on the proficiency of keeping watch at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 525 badges have been awarded. Badges can be revoked if it is deemed the individual has behavior unbecoming a Tomb Guard, or brings dishonor to the Tomb in any way. Plans are in place so that a Guard may maintain his responsibilities to the Tomb and ensure his safety in severe weather conditions, should they ever need them.

Red, White, and Blue Berries

12-16 ounces of fresh strawberries 12 ounce bag of white baking chips Blue sanding sugar or blue sprinkles Spread wax paper to place finished strawberries on. Place baking chips in microwaveable bowl and heat at 30 second intervals, stirring each time, until chips are melted and smooth. Holding strawberry by the hull (hull is the leafy green top), dip in melted white chocolate chips about of the way up the strawberry, bottom to top (remember, only of the way you want some red to show.) Shake off excess white coating and immediately dip in the blue sanding sugar or sprinkles way up the area already covered in white. (Again, be sure that only of the white coating is covered allowing you to see red, white, and blue on each berry.) Place on wax paper until coating has hardened. Party hint: If you plan on making several for guests, place each dipped strawberry in a cupcake paper liner. (Makes a portable dish for your guest.)

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ACROSS 1. Peace 8. Six 9. May 10. Duck 12. Thomas H Jones 15. Tons 16. Virginia 17. Marble

2. Country to rst honor an unknown soldier. 3. Which cemetery is home to the Unknown Soldier? 4. Designed the tomb sculpture. 5. Who guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the United States? 6. Approved the building of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 7. Where is the British/English Unknown Soldier laid to rest? 11. Which state provided the marble for the tomb? 13. Which crypt remains empty? 14. Presented two medals to the rst American Unknown Soldier.

DOWN 2. England 3. Arlington National 4. Lorimer Rich 5. Tomb Guard Sentinels 6. Congress 7. Westminster Abbey 11. Colorado 13. Vietnam 14. Harding

1. Which gure on the tomb holds a dove? 8. How many inverted wreaths on the tomb? 9. Month we celebrate Memorial Day. 10. Bird found on the Kids View page. 12. Carved the tomb sculpture. 15. The weight of marble for sculpture was 79 ______. 16. Where is Arlington National Cemetery? 17. What material is the crypt made from?