by Jessica James | May 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
World War I veteran at Evergreen.My sister and I had the privilege of helping once again place flags on the graves of veterans at Evergreen Cemetery in Gettysburg for Memorial Day.The cemetery has veterans from every war, including the Revolutionary War, War of 1812,...
by Jessica James | Jun 7, 2010 | Uncategorized
Don’t know why it’s taken me more than a week to write about my Memorial Day experiences, but I’m finally getting around to it. I thought I’d share because it was such an unusual set of circumstances that led to the discovery of some...
by Jessica James | May 24, 2009 | Uncategorized
“Its echoes linger in the heart long after its tones have ceased to vibrate in the air.” – Oliver Willcox NortonWhat is just 24 notes long; takes 45 seconds to play; and sends shivers down your spine?The answer, of course, is Taps.The sound of Taps has been one...
by Jessica James | May 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
For the first time in a few years, I was unable to help place flags on the graves of veterans at Evergreen Cemetery in Gettysburg for Memorial Day. Unfortunately I had to work, and I really feel like I’ve missed out on something special. The cemetery has...
