Photo Hunt - Military/Veteran

This week's Photo Hunt theme is Military/Veteran in honour of November 11th (Remembrance Day here in Canada and Veteran's Day south of the border). For those who don't know why this day is the one selected to honour the sacrifices made by the men and women in uniform - this was the day that World War 1 - the so-called war to end all wars - ended. Now if only that had been true.

This picture is one from our trip to Maine in the summer. We spent much of the week on lovely Deer Isle. As we hiked around the island we would often find old cemeteries. While many of these cemeteries had fallen into disuse, the graves of veterans were still identified and clearly marked. Many had american flags placed on or near the grave.

This grave was one we found while we were on a hike. Deep in the woods, hundreds of feet from any street or house, we found this old pioneer cemetery containing about 12 graves from the 17 and 1800s. This gentleman was a veteran of the revolutionary war in the US. It was touching to see that he was remembered, even buried in this seemingly forgotten spot.

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Comments

[Meikah Delid]

Was the flag really there all this time? Or you just put it for the shot? :) The flag though, which is standing amidst stones and leave, sends out the message of courage and hope. Happy Veterans Day, indeed! :)

My PhotoHunt is here.

[Lisa]

My grandparents have lived in Maine (just outside Friendship) for decades now. There are a number of gravesites like this one. . . so amazing.

This was a great shot for the theme!

[Teena in Toronto]

I love old graveyards!

I played too :)

[Marta]

An amazing find. It must have been really interesting to check out the cemeteries. Here in the west - the cemeteries are so 'young'. But some of the pioneer cemeteries are pretty cool. Good choice for this week's theme.

[Palma]

Nice peaceful spot. I also love graveyards.

[girasoli]

Great shot. Must have been an interesting cemetery with such old grave stones.

[Nancy Knowlton]

One of these stones marks a Civil War soldier from Deer Isle who died and was buried in the battlefield. Our American Legion Post and Boy Scouts place American flags on all graves of those who have served each year before Memorial Day.

[JDeQ]

Meikah - thye flags were put there by the local residents (read down).

Lucky them Lisa- maine is a wonderful spot.

I shall pop by for a visit Teena.

It was so cool to see them Marta - I love history so I was fascinated and wanting to know the stories behind it all.

We should look for some in your area in March palma.

It sure was girasoli.

Thanks for the background nancy - I am jealous . . . Deer Isle must be such a wonderful spot to live. Ahhhhh