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In Honor of Memorial Day… This Brought Tears To My Eyes

In Honor of Memorial Day… This Brought Tears To My Eyes

Featured | Widow in veteran cemetery | In Honor of Memorial Day... This Brought Tears To My Eyes

This touching photo snapped early one morning has made an emotional impact on millions of lives. A reminder that those who courageously fought and served for our freedom will never be forgotten.

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A bald eagle watches over the graves at Fort Snelling National Cemetary. The symbolism is breath-taking. This story by the Start Tribune went viral in 2011, and with Memorial Day on our heels, I figured why not bring it back around.

Read the original article by John Tevlin of The Star Tribune here: The Eagle Couldn’t Have Picked A Better Person.

Read the follow-up article here to see the true impact this story has made: Memorial Day Lookback: Bald Eagle Touches Hearts.

Thank you for your service. God Bless America.

Up Next: Honor the Fallen Soldiers and celebrate Memorial Day in true Patriotic Style

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