photo sharing and upload picture albums photo forums search pictures popular photos photography help login
Dave Berry | profile | all galleries >> Galleries >> An afternoon in the company of those who served . . . tree view | thumbnails | slideshow

An afternoon in the company of those who served . . .

Walking through the cemetery on the grounds of the California Veterans Home in Yountville was a fascinating glimpse into history. Markers memorialize veterans from the Civil War and Indian Wars through WWII, Korea and Vietnam. The Veterans Home was founded in 1884. It's a peaceful but hardscrabble place, not Arlington. Most of the veterans interred here aren't famous and their accomplishments are unknown, but they served their country faithfully. It's a shame that the State of California hasn't maintained the grounds as they should, but the company is exceptional.
Front Gate
Front Gate		 Union Army, 21st Missouri Infantry
Union Army, 21st Missouri Infantry		 Rows
Rows		 10th NY Infantry
10th NY Infantry		 US Navy - Acting Ensign
US Navy - Acting Ensign
Indian Wars
Indian Wars		 Hillside
Hillside		 Spanish-American War, 7th Texas Cav
Spanish-American War, 7th Texas Cav		 SGT Joseph Leonard - Medal of Honor
SGT Joseph Leonard - Medal of Honor		 WWI, Army, 90th Division
WWI, Army, 90th Division
WWI, Aviation
WWI, Aviation		 WWI, Field Artillery
WWI, Field Artillery		 Down the hill
Down the hill		 WW II, Navy, Purple Heart
WW II, Navy, Purple Heart		 WWII, Army Nurse Corps
WWII, Army Nurse Corps
Korean War, Army
Korean War, Army		 Vietnam, Marine Corps
Vietnam, Marine Corps		 Monument
Monument		 This monument commemorates the heroic deeds of those who sleep here
"This monument commemorates the heroic deeds of those who sleep here"		 Unknown US Soldier
Unknown US Soldier

comment | share
Jeffrey Williams 03-Aug-2019 00:07
Wow! Great Work!
richard11-Nov-2014 22:58
Happened to see this on Nov 11,2014...very moving, thank you for posting this...very good in B&W...r
Arnie Peterschmidt29-Oct-2014 04:15
Very well done, thanks for sharing.
Carter Creek09-Jun-2011 22:48
What a beautiful and touching tribute to our fallen warriors, The men and women of our military. An excellent treatment. Thank you.
Long Bach Nguyen21-Jun-2010 06:20
Wonderful tribute and very touching. These were taking in Normandy few years ago.http://www.pbase.com/longbachnguyen/normandy
Guest 27-Oct-2009 13:15
Yes, very tastefully presented. Timeless and touching images.
Maggiebee27-Aug-2009 01:35
Very tastefully handled and very evocative, WonderfulV
Gregory Knox24-Aug-2009 03:41
WELL DONE. GL Knox, sgt, USArmy 10th Special Forces Group
Tom Briggs22-Aug-2009 14:39
Dave, I know that this gallery has a special meaning to you (and to me) and it's beautifully and touchingly done ... and seen as only a veteran can see and feel it. Bravo !!! Voted
Type your message and click Add Comment
It is best to login or register first but you may post as a guest.
Enter an optional name and contact email address. Name
Name Email
help private comment
click on thumbnails for full image