The novel Five Days at Memorial by Sheri Fink gives an inside view of what happened at Memorial Hospital during Hurricane Katrina (2005); a disaster inside of a disaster. The lack of preparedness or ethical decision making is quite disappointing, considering Memorial hospital is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. New Orleans is well below sea level, and experiences frequent hurricanes and flooding. Memorial hospital itself had little to no plan for evacuating patients once the storm hit. Without power, many of the patients, especially those who were ventilator dependent, became at risk of death.
Did you know that there is a cemetery that holds every found soldier that ever fought in World War 1, World War 2, and The Korean war? Well yes, the Arlington National Cemetery holds more than four hundred thousand people over six hundred acres of land. It is the world's most important cemetery. You may wonder how the government found this land, and said,”Hey lets use this land as a cemetery.”
But In “Architect 's Dilemma on Memorials”, an interview of Alison Hirsch, Alison thinks that a good monument is easily accessible and open to offerings. I think a good monument should reflect the importance of why it is there. The monument should use details about the person’s life being honored
3 Ways You Can Personalize The Headstone Of A War Veteran When deciding on a headstone for a loved one, you want to find ways that it can be both unique and special for that person. If they were a war veteran, it opens up some unique options for personalization that you may not have thought of doing. Consider these 3 personalization that can make the headstone more meaningful. Add Their Picture One way to make your loved ones headstone stand out is to add their picture to it. The picture can be made on a porcelain surface, and installed on the headstone so that it lasts forever.
We have memorial day to remember all the people who died for our country freedom. It was officially was declared on may 5, 1886 by General John Logan. On the first decoration day General James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National cemetery, and 5,000 participants decorated the graves of 20,000 union and confederate soldiers buried there. Memorial day also became more popular after World War I and World War II. There were more American lives lost during the Civil War then the two World Wars combined.
This memorial looks the way it does because the memory is still there. They left the base of the towers there so the memory of all the deaths would stay in people's hearts. They filled it with water to represent the tears of the day and the everlasting memory because water is everlasting. The reason that there are all the names around the memorial is to honor every person who died. The memorial is in the base of the towers because that is the exact spot of the attack.
The need to memorialize events or people is complex; in some cases, monuments honor moments of great achievement, while in other cases, monuments pay homage to deep sacrifice. A monument 's size, location, and materials are all considerations in planning and creating a memorial to the past. In any case, the need to honor or pay homage to a specific person or event is prevalent within society. A monument has to mean something to the society it is place in. The location of a monument is perhaps the most important aspect of creating a successful monument to honor and show respect to a person or event.
Arlington National Cemetery Good evening ladies and gentleman. I am your tour guide, Ava Cabrera. We are at the Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C, the capital of the United States of America. About 300 thousand people are buried here. From Monday to Friday we have about 210 funeral services a week.
Adontee Neddham Mr.Hohm 8th Grade Social Studies 04/24/17 The Arlington Cemetery If the graveyard is truly the richest place on the planet, then much can be gained from visiting the Arlington Cemetery. The Arlington Cemetery is an insightful place to visit: it is home to soldiers who fought for freedom, some of America’s greatest civil rights activists, and significant political leaders who will never be forgotten. Not only does the Arlington Cemetery hold over four hundred thousand of America 's greatest figures, (CNN) but it also holds over four hundred thousand accounts of history.
When World War I ended, building a memorial for Iowans who sacrificed their lives was a growing interest (About the MU). Many ideas were suggested, but the one that was agreed upon was a living memorial, a building that will preserve the memory of those fallen students as well as serve the current ones. Hence, The Memorial Union was created: a place of historical significance, beautiful architecture, and a campus-defining structure. If you have ever entered the Memorial Union (also called the MU) from the north side, you have walked through the Gold Star Hall.
The displays at Monroe’s grave site blatantly undermines the significance of the surrounding grave sites, some of which are covered by flower stands (picture 4). Fame is celebrated, which heavily influences the landscape by creating a disproportionate focus on celebrity grave sites. Most patrons of the cemetery do not even know anyone who is buried there and are visiting as tourists to see the grave sites of people who have acquired fame. Furthermore, an abundance of money gives you choice: you’re able to chose how private your grave site is, and even how it is decorated. The differences in the military
Every year, thousands of volunteers travel to Arlington, Va. to lay wreathes on the tombstones in Arlington National Cemetery. Wreathes Across America organizes the event each year, and this year, the day to lay wreathes was Saturday, December 17. Thousands of volunteers showed up to honor fallen soldiers, despite the nasty weather conditions that day. This year was the 25th anniversary of the event, and organizers estimated that over 245,000 wreathes were placed on tombstones throughout the day. Many volunteers felt that, despite the frigid temperatures and hazardous road conditions, it was important to come out and show support for fallen soldiers because they fought and died in conditions that were far worse.
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY As the birds are singing their sweet melody, the terrain of Arlington National Cemetery is filled with sadness. Although the brilliant rays of the sun are shining through the thick treetops, there is a chill in the air. While watching the mourners, the feeling of their sorrow is all too real. Thousands of headstones in the far distance create a magnificent maze against the horizon.
Memorializing, can be an honor for such great sacrifice or even paying a tribute to a deep achievement that has occurred. The need for such memorials, can be complex, whether it be for people or events, that can lead to the creation of statues,or even in other cases, buildings. The way one builds the memorial as well, is a big part of many considerations on the way it is created, and what it brings today’s culture from the past. In the past and even today, citizens continue to build memorials in thought of what humans did to change our lives. Like people, memorials all have their stories, for instance like Source A, Source D, and Source E.
However, these monuments are history and although they may not be suitable for a public place nowadays, they are sure a great piece of history for a museum. These monuments are part of all that is left from a certain period in our history. Even though the Confederate period, for example, is not the period of the United States that many are proud of it still happened and it is still history. These monuments should be saved for the sake of knowing about the past, not for personal gain. Some monuments can stay in public for everyone to see.
