Visiting Arlington National Cemetery is priceless

~ globalwhiz@protonmail.com

We are so thankful to have a 24/7 car pass that allows us to visit Arlington National Cemetery around the clock, any day of the year. We received this two years ago when my wonderful, loving cousin Jean was interred there, and we attended the service.

This forever pass is something I treasure; as we drove through the gates of Arlington, I instantly felt a sense of calm and reverence. On our visit, it was a perfect spring day, with beautiful buds opening on trees everywhere.

We walked around Jean’s headstone, reading other inscriptions and awards for others interred there. The experience is like reading a roll call of the most amazing people you’ve never met. The awards are small reminders of the actions of people who gave their all in the service of our country; in many, many instances, people not even old enough to vote are in the company of 4 and 5-star leaders.

I look forward to another visit with my cousin and the thousands of others sharing her hallowed ground.

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I’m a dreamer at heart, proudly born and raised in San Francisco—a city that covers just 49 square miles but was heaven on earth for me. Every corner of The City (as we natives affectionately call it) has been a part of my life. No area ever felt too distant. With wide eyes and an open heart, I’ve always welcomed the world around me. I find joy in creativity, wonder, and discovering new possibilities—whether that’s through international work adventures or dreaming up the next exciting idea. Even though San Francisco was my hometown, my passport has taken me to many amazing places and introduced me to wonderful people, shaping me in countless ways. I carry pieces of these experiences and friendships with me wherever I go. Above all, I treasure my family, friends, and those small, meaningful moments that keep my spirit alive and thriving. I never want my curiosity to fade away.

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