Wednesday, March 20, 2013

The National Cemetery

 The Manila American Cemetery and Memorial is 152 acre area with the graves of 
American and Filipino Soldiers who died in World War II. It is the largest cemetery in 
number of graves plus the names of those missing in action are also carved in the walls
 of the memorial.The chapel is just behind Roger
The history of the different battles are detailed in mosaic rocks and tiles.
We met a group of young men from Australia. They are here in the Philippines 
to give service - maybe to help build homes and to do some touring. 
They go to a private school at home.
The grounds of the Cemetery are beautifully manicured and kept up. It gives you pause 
to think of all the young men who gave their lives for freedom's cause.

We enjoyed spending the day with Elder and Sis. Bailey.  It is amazing that this 
beautiful memorial is surrounded by high rise buildings!
All of the state seals in engraved in the walkways around the memorial. 
This is the Utah State Seal.

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