FAMOUS GRAVES at Arlington | History Traveler Episode 19

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My brother, Robert, was buried there when I was 8, (with full military honors). It was a day I will never forget, Taps and The 21-Gun Salute. May we never forget those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. My Thanks and May GOD Bless Them All

I buried my husband @ Arlington 3 May 2019, he died 23 Feb, it can anywhere from 3 to 6 months to get someone buried there. My husband only served 15 years BUT because he was awarded a Purple Heart in Viet Nam he was qualified to be buried there. I will be buried there as well. It doesnt matter what time of the year you go it is always beautiful.

"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived."    -General Patton

The reason we like cemeteries is because they tell a story about the lives of so many.

Everyone at Arlington is famous. They all had a part in making us the great country that we are. But thank you for your enlightenment on some history.

My dad is buried there. There was a great deal of respect by the military and the staff of Arlington during the funeral. It's a pretty amazing place to go.

Everyone who has the chance to visit Arlington, please do so. Visiting Arlington was one of the most significant days of my life, it is truly inspiring. I recommend you make the time while in Washington, D.C.

When I visited Arlington Cemetery , I sat next to a random grave, paid respect and Google the person that was buried there. I could do it all day long.

In a previous comment I mentioned that my son and I went on a field trip with his class. We saw a soldier’s grave that had the same name as my father-in-law. Thanks to a Google search I found info about this man. I can’t even believe it! He IS an ancestor. In fact, I learned that he WAS a Civil War Veteran who died in 1907. He lived in the same town and even went to the same church as my father-in-law did! I wish my father-in-law was still alive to share this family history with him. Apparently, the soldier was a great, great uncle of my father-in-law. Wow!!! Sometimes stumbling onto a random You Tube video can reveal lots of surprises. Thank-you, “Famous Graves in Arlington”!!!

I was lucky to be one of the people laying the wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier. Really gave me that passion to love and honor history and to become a history teacher

Was stationed with the USAF Honor Guard back in the early 80s. Marched through there many times for funerals. Would visit on my off time as well. So sacred a place. An honor to have been a small part in its history.

I saw the Challenger explosion happen live. I'll never forgot that day and the extreme sadness I felt.

I just saw your video about Arlington. I'm a french-canadian journalist/radio host living in the province of Quebec. I was a student (history, politics) from Sherbrooke University back in the 90s. "If we want to know where we are going, we must know were we come from". Fantastic video, and great work! Your work is very important. Keep going.

EVERY grave at Arlington is famous. Thank you very much.

I was in the “OLD GUARD” when the space shuttle challenger blew up and was a part of that funeral.

Ty to all our soliders who died for my freedom. God Bless you all.

My Grandfather (Combat Medic), Great Grandfather, and Great Uncle are all buried here. Everyone should visit Arlington once in their lifetime. It's pretty mind blowing.

My birth dad captain raymond Harvey is buried there he was a medal of honor Korean war !! The sad part is I never knew the man !!!

This is the most beautiful cemetary that I have ever seen. Everytime I come to visit all I do is cry. These Brave Men and Women gave their lives for our Freedom.