Memorial Day 2009 was a gloriously sunshine filled day and I chose to visit the Idaho Veteran's Cemetery to pay homage to those who have served our country.
Idaho was one of the last states to set aside land for a veteran's cemetery. Since its opening on Jul 31, 2004 and the first interment on Aug 30, 2004 it has become a very active cemetery.
The ceremony attracted some 500 plus people and was conducted on top of a hill which provides a 360 degree panorama of The Treasure Valley and beyond.
The cemetery is open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to sunset. I certainly recommend taking the time to walk the grounds and pay tribute to those men and women who have given so much to our country.
Idaho was one of the last states to set aside land for a veteran's cemetery. Since its opening on Jul 31, 2004 and the first interment on Aug 30, 2004 it has become a very active cemetery.
The ceremony attracted some 500 plus people and was conducted on top of a hill which provides a 360 degree panorama of The Treasure Valley and beyond.
The cemetery is open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to sunset. I certainly recommend taking the time to walk the grounds and pay tribute to those men and women who have given so much to our country.
I have included several images I captured that morning and would like to share them with you.
Marine Corp Honor Guard salute the fallen military men and women.
A Civil War Re-enactment group provides cannons for a 21 gun salute to the fallen.
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