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[Mitchell Holman[_2_]]

[Bruce R]

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I didn't see one of Audie Murphy, so here's my contribution.


Bruce

[Dave Kearton[_2_]]

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> I didn't see one of Audie Murphy, so here's my contribution.

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Is there some meaning for the coins on top of his headstone ?




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Dave Kearton

[Bruce R]

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> Is there some meaning for the coins on top of his headstone ?
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Much like the Jewish custom of placing a stone on top of the marker, the
coins are meant as a gesture of respect. At Arlington they are cleaned off
each night. Can't have any possible "rust rings" to disturb the sanctity of
the markers.


Bruce