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**Mitchell Holman[_2_]** · November 12th 08, 12:12 PM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation

**Bruce R** · November 15th 08, 04:03 PM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation

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

Bruce

**Dave Kearton[_2_]** · November 15th 08, 09:04 PM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation

"Bruce R" wrote in message
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I didn't see one of Audie Murphy, so here's my contribution.

Bruce

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

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Regards

Dave Kearton

**Bruce R** · November 16th 08, 01:45 PM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation

"Dave Kearton" wrote in message
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Is there some meaning for the coins on top of his headstone ?

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Regards

Dave Kearton

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

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