Where were you when JFK was assassinated? I think we all remember what we were doing that afternoon. Never did I think I would be able to see the eternal flame that was lit in our President's honor. Well, today I saw it and while very simple and unremarkable, it was quite moving and beautiful. Along side it were simple markers identifying where he was buried along with Jackie O beside him, and two children of theirs. I don't remember them having two other children who died. Patrick died at birth or soon after and there was a stillborn child (whose grave there, but is left unnamed).Just down the hill are two simple crosses each with a marble marker for JFK's brothers, Robert and Edward. When the remains of JFK Jr. were found, they were cremated and scattered at sea.
This is an amazing place to visit. It is nothing like the Riverside National Cemetery where mom and dad are buried. It made me proud to have a parent who served in the Navy and how the service has made arrangements for both my parents to be buried together.
We also went to the tomb of the Unknown Soldier and happened to get there at the time when they were changing the guard. The tomb itself is quite large and overlooks much of DC.
From that location you could also view many white grave markers that we see so often in National Cemeteries. It was very hushed there although we saw no current funeral taking place.
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