Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Due To Government Shutdown U.S. Military Cemeteries Are Closed Around The World

Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial. Wikipedia

Shutdown Closes US Military Cemeteries In Europe -- FOX News/AFP

Caen (France) (AFP) – Military cemeteries around the world housing American soldiers who died in key battles during the First and Second World Wars were temporarily closed from Tuesday due to the US government shutdown.

The move affects some 20 cemeteries in France, Belgium, Britain, Italy, Tunisia and Mexico which serve as the final resting place for troops who died in landmark campaigns such as the Normandy D-Day landings, the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) said on its website.

"Due to a lack of funding for ABMC operations (US government shutdown), ABMC cemeteries and memorials are temporarily closed," it said.

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My Comment:
Upkeep and taking care of a cemetery is a full time job. If this continues expect tall grass and the accumulation of garbage .... not exactly a fitting way to respect those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

1 comment:

  1. Thats BS.. .. need to call the DC POLICE Department and ask about filing a complaint on a bunch of CROOKS WHO KEEP STEALING OUR MONEY...

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