The gravesite markers for the American soldiers who are laid to rest in Europe are made of striking, white marble. Those of the Jewish faith are marked with the Star of David, which was very touching to see, while all others received Christian crosses. Those who were unidentified are marked as such, but their gravesites receive no less care than those with names on them. I was stunned to hear that remains of fallen servicemen continue to be found, and all are buried with full military honors.
I must make a correction… General Patton is actually laid to rest here, in Luxembourg, and his headstone faces the troops that served in World War II along with him. There were so many visitors to his gravesite that the grass wouldn’t grow, and so he was exhumed and moved to this location. I find it fitting he is watching over his beloved troops. 🥲
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