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National Cemeteries
Gettysburg was the 1st National Cemetery established due to the high number of casualties from the 3 day battle. With over 3,500 Union soldiers dead upon the fields---let alone the corresponding number of Confederate dead, Gettysburg was a scene from Dante’s Inferno come to life!
The 17 acre cemetery was to be dedicated in November of 1863 with the famed orator of Massachusetts Edward Everett to be the main speaker. As we know, the President was a last minute addition invited by David Wills to deliver “…a few appropriate remarks.” History was changed by one man’s afterthought which permitted a great statesman to bring to everyone’s attention the main focus of the Battle of Gettysburg, the men who fought there and that the location of the National Cemetery was the main focus point of the entire battle.
By their very nature, National Cemeteries, hold the remains of the heroes of this Nation who served and quite often gave their lives to uphold the values of this country as well as protect our citizens as well. Never forget the sacrifice these men and women made for each one of us! In fact, while we can we owe a sincere thank you to each and every veteran who has served this country, though the majority will modestly say "the real heroes never made it home."
In honor of my father and mother, who both served in the US Navy in WW II, Thank You for Your Service!
Regards
David