Let us never forget

Saturday and I had the opportunity to work on a couple of issues that need to be resolved before the end of fiscal year. Most government agencies have an Oct. to Sept fiscal year and the NPS is no exception. There is a big push to complete the required forms for allocation of funds for the receovery act during the current fiscal year.
After I finished my work, I took the time to visit a cemetary along my route to work everyday.  I have driven by many times and always wanted to walk through and look at the grave markers.
I parked in a gravel parking area across the road from the cemetary, careful not to disturb the small herd of butterflies enjoying a cool drink of dew captured by the voids in the gravel.

Kentucky; I have never been to a place wirh more butterflies. They are everywhere! Many types, sizes, and colors and they all get along.  We could all take a lesson from nature.
The cementary plaots all faced east and were a variety of styles and sizes.  The burial dates were back as far as the early 1800's and many of those buried had been born in the 1700's.  Several familes comprised most of the plots. A few of the grave markers indicated that the person had been a soldier in the War of 1812.

My visit to the cementary was also a reminder to me of those who have given the greatest sacrifice on this day and the days before and after September 11th. I am always grateful and proud of those who serve our country and maintain our freedoms. Let us never forget.........