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This is my granddaughter, Joanna, placing the wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Joanna was the winner of the writing competition on “Why I Want to Lay the Wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier”. She won for all the schools in her district and her prize was to place the wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier when her class visited Washington DC and Arlington National Cemetery. The class trip was last week. I do not know who the young man is; perhaps 2nd place. Joanna’s great grandfather and great great grandfather are both buried at Arlington. They were both graduates of West Point Military Academy and her mother, my daughter Tracy, got an appointment to West Point but turned it down. I did not take these photos; they were sent to me. In the second one, I combined 2 photos. I hope you enjoy!
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Sandra McClure 11 May 2012
congrats for your family SharonTeresa Dominici 01 May 2012
Beautiful photograph, Sharon....your granddaughter is so beautiful and so talented like you....Anonymous Guest 29 Apr 2012
Very moving and powerful photos,my Dear Friend...Your Granddaughter is Beautiful and soooooo Very Talented...Seems to be providential destiny that she is there to honor the soldiers with her heart moving words..What an amazing history that both of her Grandfather's were graduates of West Point Military and are buried there...You must be so very proud of her!!!She so reminds me of YOU!!!((((Hugs))))DeeDEE JOBES PHOTOGRAPHY 28 Apr 2012
Very moving and powerful photos,my Dear Friend...Your Granddaughter is Beautiful and soooooo VeryTalented...Seems to be providential destiny with both of her Grandfather's being buried there...You must be so very proud of her!!!She so reminds me of YOU!!!((((Hugs))))DeeDebbie Shirley 27 Apr 2012
You must be very proud! lovely!Marika Seprenyi (Antal) 27 Apr 2012
agree with Steve Haynes!! I bet you are as well..xo from me!jamie winter 27 Apr 2012
excellent potgraph. so sad so sadJohn Cappello 27 Apr 2012
When it comes to creating a harmonious scenes, with a depth of sensitivity and compassion,Sharon Your Strength is EvidentCarol Carron 26 Apr 2012
Very beautiful!!Steve Haynes 26 Apr 2012
Excellent Sharon......I bet you are so proud.Caballero Salguero 26 Apr 2012
Excellent photographs. Sharon,when your is Granddaughter... is colossal all the ceremonial,belle group. Spectacular and solemn act. Wonderful, Pepe!Elizabeth Lindberg 25 Apr 2012
A wonderfully touching photo. You're Granddaughter is beautiful !!Karen Helsing 25 Apr 2012
Your granddaughter looks like a very nice young lady, Sharon.Vernonette Gaddy 25 Apr 2012
Very nice pictures Sharon. My sincere congratulations to your granddaughter's very honorable writing competition win. Expressive talents runs in your family.lillianhibiscus 25 Apr 2012
How proud you must be Sharon! Wonderful.Sigridur Bachmann 25 Apr 2012
Great photos Sharon ! You sure can be proud of you granddaughter my friend !James Carney 25 Apr 2012
Great photos of a proud moment, in your granddaughters life, and I can see the smile on your face to.Geoff Cooper 25 Apr 2012
Great pictures Sharon..Tabitha 25 Apr 2012
You must be very proud and you picture are wonderful.surekha rao 25 Apr 2012
Beautiful captures of this precious moment! Congratulations to Joanna and all of you! She's beautiful and talented as you, Sharon!david snider 25 Apr 2012
you must be so very proud of her Sharon..i'm certain she will have a very very bright future..Donald Schrier 24 Apr 2012
My heart swells with pride for you at the honor your granddaughter received. Something she will never forget.Jerry Lee 24 Apr 2012
I agree with all the comments by the others listed Sharon, as a veteran myself and thank your granddaughters...Jerry LeeShannon Slaydon 24 Apr 2012
You must be so very proud, Sharon! What a talented young lady! But... then again, both of your granddaughters are extremely gifted! Thank you for sharing these photos with us!Lorna Skeie 24 Apr 2012
What a proud and beautiful moment. Also a beautiful young lady!Ropati Leaso-Cobb 24 Apr 2012
What a very special and Proud moment Sharon. Here in Australia, New Zealand and Galllipoli in Turkey today ANZAC soldiers are remembered, we have just had our dawn services. your image is a wonderful reminder of the respects we give all who have fought and lost their lives in war.Anonymous Guest 24 Apr 2012
Wow; congratulations to your niece Sharon. Glad to see some of our youth still understand the concepts of sacrifice and patriotism. :)Donna PierceClark 24 Apr 2012
She looks so serious. What an honor! Tell her we said thank you for showing such respect to our men who served our country.BILL NAGY 24 Apr 2012
I AGREE WITH NIRA, SHARON.Julie Mayser 24 Apr 2012
Wonderful keepsake photos of a very special and unique occasion. Joanna is a talented young writer and lovely young lady!mel taylor 24 Apr 2012
That's quite an honor! Tell her I said congratulations!!Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 24 Apr 2012
impressive moment and lovely, beautiful little lady!!! (can see her roots, coming from you...!)Nira Dabush 24 Apr 2012
Beautiful captures, Sharon. Your granddaughter is beautiful and looks like you. Thanks for sharing , splendid ceremony.Anneke Hut 24 Apr 2012
You must be so proud! What a beautiful granddaughter you have, Sharon!Brenda Loveless 24 Apr 2012
What an honor; thanks for sharing these, Sharon. She's very talented and beautiful!Lynn De Serres 24 Apr 2012
Very fine tribute, Sharon.Joanie Holliday 24 Apr 2012
Really "keepsake" moments Sharon... How proud to win and be able to place the wreath.. Something she will never forget.. Thanks for sharing. JoanieAndrei Mezei 24 Apr 2012
beautiful photos Sharon full of emotions!you must be proud of Joanna-very cute young lady!have a nice day Sharon!andreiKate Gallagher 24 Apr 2012
Very moving beautiful photos Sharon, my POD