Happy Memorial Day
So here in the United States, every last Monday in the month of May is observed as Memorial Day. I’ve been meaning to post these pictures for some time, and I can’t think of a better day to do it than today.
Sgt. Uday Singh was a member of the United States Army, who unfortunately perished while serving in Iraq in December 2003. I take a trip on his birth and death anniversary every year, per request of his parents, and place flowers on his memorial grave marker at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC).
The United States wished to honor Sgt. Singh since he was the first person of Indian decent to die serving this Nation. He was cremated in Punjab and a ceremonial grave marker was placed at ANC. Since he was a follower of the Sikh faith, a Khanda was etched on his marker. This year my main man, and cousin, Bhavan rolled with me to pay respects.
While placing flowers, Bhavan and I spent some time looking at the new grave markers placed in front of Sgt. Singh. We came across Sgt. Alessandro Carbonaro of the United States Marine Corps, who was native to the Washington DC area.
As seen in the picture below, his Mother left a touching message for her fallen Son.
May Waheguru bless Sgt. Singh, Sgt. Carbonaro, and all those who seek your guidance.
Whenever you are visiting in Washington, take some time to see Sgt. Singh’s marker at ANC. Just go to the visitor center and state that you wish to visit his marker. They’ll take care of you from there.
Sgt. Uday Singh was a member of the United States Army, who unfortunately perished while serving in Iraq in December 2003. I take a trip on his birth and death anniversary every year, per request of his parents, and place flowers on his memorial grave marker at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC).
The United States wished to honor Sgt. Singh since he was the first person of Indian decent to die serving this Nation. He was cremated in Punjab and a ceremonial grave marker was placed at ANC. Since he was a follower of the Sikh faith, a Khanda was etched on his marker. This year my main man, and cousin, Bhavan rolled with me to pay respects.
Sgt. Uday Singh
United States Army
Combat casualty of Operation Iraqi Freedom
1982-2003
United States Army
Combat casualty of Operation Iraqi Freedom
1982-2003
My main homey, Bhavan, paying respects to Sgt. Singh and all others at ANC.
While placing flowers, Bhavan and I spent some time looking at the new grave markers placed in front of Sgt. Singh. We came across Sgt. Alessandro Carbonaro of the United States Marine Corps, who was native to the Washington DC area.
Sgt. Alessandro Carbonaro
United States Marine Corps.
Combat casualty of Operation Iraqi Freedom
1978-2006
United States Marine Corps.
Combat casualty of Operation Iraqi Freedom
1978-2006
As seen in the picture below, his Mother left a touching message for her fallen Son.
A Mother's love towards her Heroic Son.
May Waheguru bless Sgt. Singh, Sgt. Carbonaro, and all those who seek your guidance.
Whenever you are visiting in Washington, take some time to see Sgt. Singh’s marker at ANC. Just go to the visitor center and state that you wish to visit his marker. They’ll take care of you from there.
posted by sartaj at 3:35 PM
1 Comments:
Sad that so many Americans, Brits, Iraqis, and so on, have died fighting this war. The only thing that is certain is that we all have to continue to support the troops...it the least we citizens can do.
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