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Originally Posted by copyrite
Ooooh thanks GtrsRGr8 - my 94 year old father (WWII vet) passed away March 9th, and we're still waiting to hear from Arlington as to a burial date!
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Wow. That really seems unreasonable, but maybe there are some pertinent facts that I do not know about it.
I'm sorry for your loss, but happy that you had him for so many years.
I've heard/read that Arlington is getting close to being full, and that the people over it (the National Parks Service?) are searching for a second area for burials. If I'm not mistaken, they believe that they cannot expand Arlington, because there is development all around it. IMHO, this would be one justifiable use of eminent domain. People and companies having their land taken probably wouldn't complain so much given the cause.
I really appreciate all of the WWII vets and when I see one wearing a baseball cap or something identifying himself (so far, no herself) as such, I always try to tell him that I appreciate his service. You certainly have a right to be proud of what your father did.
Oh, and thanks for the feedback about the Whispersync deal. It's gratifying.