Cemetery Profiles

Cemetery Profiles

Learn about the national cemeteries where many of the veterans in our films are at final rest. See the diverse landscapes and majestic monuments that define America’s national cemeteries. What is the meaning behind various headstones, markers, and medallions? What is a Battle Field Monument? Meet the people that steward our national cemeteries. Most interestingly, learn about some of the quiet professionals buried in these hollowed grounds, as well as some of the more unique – and even controversial – internments.

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Cemetery Profiles
  • Cemetery Profile: Willamette National Cemetery

    Fields of Honor: Willamette National Cemetery stands as a beacon of respect and remembrance, expanding its reach to serve Oregon's veterans and their families with unwavering dedication and care

  • Cemetery Profile: State Veterans Cemetery Middletown Connecticut

    Fields of Valor: Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery stands as a solemn tribute to the brave, offering a dignified and respectful resting place for those who've valiantly served in the U.S. military, both at home and abroad.

  • Cemetery Profile: Southern Arizona State Cemetery

    Hallowed Grounds of Heroism: Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery, with its historic soldiers' section and resonant carillon, stands as a proud testament to the enduring spirit and sacrifice of America's veterans

  • Cemetery Profile: San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery

    Circle of Heroes: San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery serves as a solemn tribute to the bravery of California veterans, especially those from the Korean War, amidst its tranquil and hallowed grounds.

  • Cemetery Profile: San Francisco National Cemetery

    In the heart of San Francisco, the National Cemetery on the Presidio hill, with its panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, narrates America's military history from the Civil War to Iraq, housing heroes like the Buffalo Soldiers and Civil War spy Pauline Cushman Fryer, and serving...

  • Cemetery Profile: San Antonio National Cemetery

    Echoes of Valor: San Antonio National Cemetery stands as a serene testament to American history, where 3,030 soldiers from past wars rest in peace, and dedicated souls work to preserve the stories of valor and sacrifice etched into its historic grounds.

  • Cemetery Profile: Sacramento National Cemetery

    Sacred Grounds of Honor: Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, a haven of dignity and remembrance, adorned with the majestic Avenue of Flags and a Blue Star Memorial, stands as a testament to the nation's veterans, offering a tranquil final resting place under the dedicated stewardship of those wh...

  • Cemetery Profile: Marietta National Cemetery

    Brad Quinlan, a devoted volunteer historian, uncovers the layers of American history at Marietta National Cemetery, bringing to light the sacrifices and stories of its interred, from Civil War soldiers to notable veterans, in a testament to the nation's enduring spirit and complex past.

  • Cemetery Profile: Linwood Cemetery

    Eternal Valor: The revitalized monument dedicated to Sergeant Davis stands as an enduring symbol of bravery and sacrifice, marking a spot where heroism and collective memory converge in solemn remembrance.

  • Cemetery Profile: Los Angeles National Cemtery

    Hidden Haven of Heroes: Los Angeles National Cemetery offers a tranquil and historic tribute to veterans, balancing solemn reverence with the vibrancy of community and cinematic interest.

  • Cemetery Profile: Georgia National Cemetery

    Sanctuary of Solace: Georgia National Cemetery serves as a testament to the enduring bond of military camaraderie and respect, with dedicated staff like Johan Flores ensuring every veteran's legacy is honored with dignity.

  • Cemetery Profile: Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery

    Guardians of Valor: Fort Rosecrans and Miramar National Cemeteries stand as serene sanctuaries in San Diego, honoring the legacy of America's bravest, with a commitment to preserving history and providing solace to families honoring their loved ones' military service.

  • Cemetery Profile: Fort Logan National Cemetery

    Legacy of the Brave: Fort Logan National Cemetery stands as a lasting sanctuary of respect and remembrance, embracing the diverse stories of 150,000 souls who've served and sacrificed for the nation

  • Cemetery Profile: Fort Bliss National Cemetery

    Red Sands of Remembrance: Fort Bliss National Cemetery, with its unique Franklin Red granite and 48,000 stories of valor, stands as a solemn tribute to the diverse heroes and heritage of El Paso, offering a serene final salute to those who served.

  • Cemetery Profile: Dozinghem Military Cemetery

    Dozinghem Cemetery in Flanders, meticulously tended by gardener Rik, stands as a solemn testament to World War I's legacy, honoring soldiers from England, America, and Germany who fought in the Ypres battles, and encapsulating the war's profound historical and geographical significance.

  • Cemetery Profile: Benicia Arsenal Post Cemetery

    Legacy of Valor: Benicia Arsenal and Benicia Military Cemetery mark a historic testament to American military might and sacrifice, preserving the stories of heroes from various conflicts within its serene sanctuary

  • Cemetery Profile: Bakersfield National Cemetery

    Serenity and Honor: Bakersfield National Cemetery stands as a modern haven of peace and dignity, offering a final salute to veterans amidst the natural beauty of the Bakersfield-Arvin region

  • Cemetery Profile: Cape Canaveral National Cemetery

    At Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Scottsmoor, Florida, Director Don Murphy and a devoted team, including the Cape Canaveral ladies and volunteers like Priscilla Southworth, provide a dignified final resting place for veterans, complete with unique honors and emotional support, ensuring no he...

  • Cemetery Profile: Dozinghem Military Cemetery

    The Dozinghem Military Cemetery was designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield and its history dates to the Commonwealth forces in Belgium during the First World War. In July 1917, in readiness for the forthcoming offensive, groups of casualty clearing stations were placed at three positions called by t...

  • Cemetery Profile: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

    Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, a hallowed ground since 1936, embodies the nation's commitment to honor its veterans with dignity, from Tom Ballinger's dedicated efforts to ensure respectful services, to Kinser Gerald Dirksen II's personal story of his father's triumph over segregation, all c...

  • Cemetery Profile: Golden Gate National Cemetery

    Bound by Duty and Devotion: A poignant journey with Kathy McCall, a cemetery director rooted in military legacy, as she navigates the sacred grounds of Golden Gate National Cemetery, unveiling the personal and historic tales etched into its monuments, and honoring the eternal legacy of the vetera...

  • Cemetery Profile: Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Cemetery

    At the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Cemetery in Paris, acting superintendent and former army aviator Matthew Brown honors the legacy of American volunteers in World War I, showcasing the profound impact of their sacrifice on Franco-American relations and challenging global perceptions of the Ame...

  • Cemetery Profile: Miramar National Cemetery

    Miramar National Cemetery in Southern California: A sacred sanctuary where history and honor converge, memorializing veterans from the Civil War onward, enriched by volunteers like women's rights pioneer Kathy Bruyere and marked by the poignant daily flyovers from the nearby Marine Corps Air Stat...

  • Cemetery Profile: National Cemetery of the Pacific

    Sacred Summit: The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific stands as a solemn tribute atop the 'Hill of Sacrifice', immortalizing the valiant spirits of America's veterans against Honolulu's stunning backdrop