07-21-2008, 06:06
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Calverton National Cemetery LI
My Dad a WWII Veteran from the Pacific Theater passed away last week. I did not now much about the Cemetery he was to be buried at on Long Island. Its strictly a Military Cemetery. Its the second largest in the Country. Arlington being the largest.
I was very impressed that the full Military Honors were carried out by the Old Guard. I don't know if the old Guard has Soldiers stationed there or if they are TDY. If any former Old Guard people can add to this I would appreciate it.
They can perform up to 30 Ceremonies a day there. It was one of the most professional Ceremonies I ever saw. Hats off to the Old Guard Team that performed this Ceremony.
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07-21-2008, 07:34
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Sorry for your loss.
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07-21-2008, 07:35
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Originally Posted by kgoerz
My Dad a WWII Veteran from the Pacific Theater passed away last week. I did not now much about the Cemetery he was to be buried at on Long Island. Its strictly a Military Cemetery. Its the second largest in the Country. Arlington being the largest.
I was very impressed that the full Military Honors were carried out by the Old Guard. I don't know if the old Guard has Soldiers stationed there or if they are TDY. If any former Old Guard people can add to this I would appreciate it.
They can perform up to 30 Ceremonies a day there. It was one of the most professional Ceremonies I ever saw. Hats off to the Old Guard Team that performed this Ceremony.
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RIP, Mr. Goerz.
Prayers out, K.
Thanks to the Old Guard.
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07-21-2008, 07:49
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my condolences
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07-21-2008, 08:14
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Blue Skies!
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07-21-2008, 08:38
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Blue Skies and RIP Mr. Goerz.
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07-21-2008, 10:18
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Sorry for your loss, K. Rest easy, warrior.
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07-21-2008, 13:06
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father...I'm glad to hear they did it right for his ceremony. RIP Mr. Goerz.
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07-21-2008, 13:11
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Sorry for your loss, and may he rest in peace. My grandfather retired as a BG, he also served in WWII in the Army Air Corps. He passed away a couple years back and had full military honors. It was windy as anything, but those Old Guard guys did an amazing job regardless. Prayers out.
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07-21-2008, 14:06
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Sorry for your loss. I believe my cousin was the superintendant at that National Cemetery years ago before becoming the superintendant at Arlington. If it is the same place he told me about, it is a beautifully maintained and run site. A fitting place for your Dad's final bivouac.
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07-21-2008, 14:32
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Thoughts and Prayers out Brother!!
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08-06-2008, 12:13
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K, sorry for your loss.
RIP Mr. Goerz
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08-06-2008, 12:23
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Condolences to you and your family.
FYI, LT Michael Murphy, the SEAL officer awarded the CMH for OEF Op Redwing, is interred there.
http://www.cem.va.gov/CEM/cems/nchp/calverton.asp
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08-06-2008, 12:49
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Condolences Keith to you and your family.
PM sent re: Old Guard
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08-06-2008, 19:41
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R I P Mr. Goerz.
The Greatest Generation has lost another Veteran, R I P Mr. Goerz. K, sorry for your loss. Prayers Out. Regard's, tom kelly
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