Personal Narrative: A Soldier Ceremony

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I, Molly Katherine Meyer, would consider it a privilege and an honor if I was able to participate in the wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, at the tomb of the unknown soldier. I personally don’t think I deserve to take part in such a special thing, but I would be humbled if I was able to do such a thing. It would be amazing if I was able to pay my respect to this hero and the thousands of heroes he represents.
The tomb of the unknown soldier is a single unidentified deceased soldier who represents the thousands of unidentified soldiers like him. This tragic monument reminds those who are in it’s presence the dedication of American heroes and to pay respect to these men and women. I am a very respectful person and if I am able to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, I will show great respect towards the …show more content…

In addition, I am a very responsible person. I know that if I were able to help lay the wreath in the ceremony, I would follow all of the rules and wear the most respectful clothes that stay within the dresscode. Furthermore, I am a very sympathetic person. When I see or hear people suffering my heart goes out to them and I can’t help, but try to imagine how they are or were feeling. I can’t begin to imagine how these soldiers felt going out to battle, or how their loved ones felt when they were out at battle. It breaks my heart to think these soldiers weren’t even able to have a personal tombstone honoring them and their families name, especially after all they had been through. Moreover, I have an uncle who was in WWII, so seeing the tomb of a soldier from WWII I could respect it a little more because I have a family member who had to fight just like the unknown soldier. The tomb makes you think more about how precious life is, and how my uncle could have died in WWII, but didn’t. Lastly, taking part in the ceremony would be a great way to show my appreciation for American soldiers. I live

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