"We pay tribute to those courageous souls who raced into gunfire, roared into battle, and ran into hell to face down evil", Trump said.
In addition to the services, the VFW Auxiliaries, who are volunteers, shared some items that hold representation; a red, white and blue wreath is a symbol for eternity, a red rose is for the love of family and friends, a jar of salt represents tears shed, a lemon signifies the bitterness of the years spent waiting and a candle is the equivalent of the eternal flame of vigilance. John Kelly's other son, Johnny, is preparing for his fifth military deployment.
"We also have the avenue of flags (about 190 full sixed flags placed along the avenue on the south side), which is absolutely handsome". And Kelly's son-in-law Jake is a wounded warrior. I find myself calling families of the men I knew who were killed in action, assisting in planting flags at my former university, or sharing memories of past heroes among new acquaintances.
Also at the ceremony was Fort Smith Mayor, Sandy Sanders.
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Or Patriot Guard Rider David Engelhardt, who was one of many who rolled across the grounds with American flags in tow. Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the USA military. "Special, special people", he added. The playing of "Taps" echoed as Trump placed his hand over his heart and military officers saluted. This project is sponsored by The Mansfield Community Memorial and Patriotic Association.
The president was accompanied to Arlington cemetery by Vice President Mike Pence, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as well as a slew of advisers and Cabinet members, including veterans' secretary David Shulkin and housing secretary Ben Carson.
More than 6,200 veterans from 35 East Tennessee counties are remembered on the walls. The White House said Trump visited the gravesite of Robert Kelly, who was laid to rest in Section 60.
Accompanied by Pence, Trump walked briefly among the white marble headstones and greeted families, including Brittany Jacobs and her 6-year-old son, Christian, who was dressed like a Marine. The boy was visiting his father's grave with his mother, Brittany Jacobs.
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