This Memorial Day many parades, ceremonies, and other events had been cancelled, but that did not stop families and friends from visiting and honoring their loved ones who lay in the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.
Cars lined the roads of the cemetery as hundreds visited the cemetery, where veterans, POWs, and MIAs gravesites lay.
The Ohio Western Reserve Cemetery is located in Medina County and at full capacity can provide burial space for up to 106,000 eligible veterans and dependents. The cemetery is one of the two national cemeteries located in Ohio, the other being Dayton National Cemetery, located in Dayton, Ohio.
Flags and a wreaths lay on the walls that depict the names of hundreds Photo by Axel MuellerA lady stands with an umbrella to help protect herself from the sun during the high mid-day temperatures. Photo by Axel MuellerA penny means you had visited the grave, a nickel means you went to boot camp together, a dime means you served with them at some point, and a quarter means you were with the soldier at the time they were killed. Photo by Axel MuellerA lady sits on the ground in front of a grave siteon Memorial Day 2020. Photo by Axel MuellerThe Stars and Stripes lined the graves of military men and womenthroughout the cemetery. Photo by Axel MuellerA man sits by the grave site of a soldier as many more gravestones surround it. Photo by Axel MuellerMany wondered the cemetery either looking for loved ones or visiting out of respect. Photo by Axel MuellerBehind each name on the way lays the ashes of soldiers. Photo by Axel MuellerA wreathlays at the foot of an American flag which is surrounded by flags of all the armed forces. Photo by Axel Mueller
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Linda • May 27, 2020 at 12:45 pm
Such beautiful and touching photos!