They were ordinary men and women who became heroes and were laid to rest in a magical place surrounded by eternal beauty.
For Weekly Photo Challenge: Magical/ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #63
Photos taken at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas
Grammy Writes 
Lovely.
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I appreciate that!!
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It is amazing how many people died for this great nation. And then we get some bums who just want to destroy it all. Thanks for posting. Very moving.
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They’ve certainly earned my respect!
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Magical place it is – thank you! Autumn colours makes it even more magical.
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I think so too. Thank you for the comment!
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Stunning autumn colours! In the meantime, our tiny green Spring buds are bursting through. It is wonderful to follow the seasons. Thanks, Mel
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I hope your Spring is as gorgeous as our Fall! I appreciate the comment.
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We have had some much needed rain, not drought-breaking, but it has put a smile on a few faces! Enjoy your Sunday. Mel
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Such a sad sight. I can only think of all the young men who never got to see another autumn. If only there were magic enough to end wars forever
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If only! I’m afraid it would take a big miracle to go along with a little magic!
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Very beautiful, and sad. A fitting repose and respect for those who lost their lives. I was visiting the Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial at Margraten and two older women stopped me and said ‘all these men should have had lives to live, and children, and grandchildren’. I am very moved whenever I think of it.
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I have visited numerous military cemeteries and they all possess a reverent beauty befitting those who rest there. It’s like Mother Nature knew to give them the well-manicured lawns of summer, the glorious colors of autumn, and the peaceful splendor of fresh-fallen snow. They deserve the magical beauty… since they were robbed of a future.
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Wonderful image though sad.
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Thank you. It was indeed a somber sight.
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What awesome autumn colours..
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Thanks, Lisa. 🙂 It was beautiful, for sure!
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Thanks. Beautiful peaceful images
Regards Thom
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I appreciate your comment Thom. Thank you so much!
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