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For the freedoms we cherish . . .

Posted by
Steven (Chicagoland, United States) on 5 November 2024 in Documentary & Street and Portfolio.

. . . they paid the price.

Golden Gate National Cemetery was one of seven national cemeteries established during the expansion of the National Cemetery System between the World Wars, specifically in 1934-1939. This first major expansion since the Civil War was due to an increased veteran population, combined with the rapidly depleting burial space at existing national cemeteries. Locations for the cemeteries were chosen primarily on the basis of where veterans lived. The other interwar cemeteries are Baltimore, Maryland; Fort Bliss and Fort Sam Houston, Texas; Fort Snelling, Minnesota; Fort Rosecrans, California; and Long Island, New York national cemeteries.

Weekly prompt: Freedom

Photo captured September 1, 2022.

NIKON D7000 1/2000 second F/4.0 ISO 892 18 mm

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Jypyä Pop from Turku, Finland

Will someone build houses on this spot in a hundred years? In many old cities, this has happened. Also in Turku. In these graves rest the heroes who gave us the good things of this time.

5 Nov 2024 5:12am

Stephen from Canberra, Australia

A sad beauty under the blue sky and hopefully the power of memory endures.

5 Nov 2024 5:20am

Bill Phillips from Droitwich, United Kingdom

A reminder of the debt we owe to those who came before us. Sad that we have learned so little from their sacrifice

5 Nov 2024 6:17am

lisl from Winsley, United Kingdom

We are very conscious of this, particularly this week, Steven

5 Nov 2024 6:36am

PascalXLD from Lorient, France

Superbe lieu d'hommage que tu mets bien en valeur
Bonne journée

5 Nov 2024 6:55am

Daniel from Perpignan, France

Une belle aire de repos !!!!

5 Nov 2024 7:13am

jpla from Anjou, France

un bel hommage

5 Nov 2024 7:20am

claudine/canelle from Lorient, France

C'est vraiment un très bel endroit ..paix à ces hommes ..

5 Nov 2024 7:38am

Giulio from Turin, Italy

The freedom we enjoy today was won at a high price. But it is not guaranteed to last forever. To preserve it, we must recognize its value and defend it against illiberal attacks.

5 Nov 2024 8:19am

Marie from Parc régional naturel de Chartreuse, France

Many people have died defending the freedom of their country or friendly countries. Let us salute these heroes who gave their lives for us.
https://mesregards.fr/

5 Nov 2024 8:46am

Hiro from Kyoto, Japan

superb graphics !

5 Nov 2024 11:36am

RJ Morrison from Elora, Canada

Powerful frame, Steven. This Canadian wishes you and your fellow Americans the best possible outcome, no matter your voting preferences. What happens in the USA impacts my much smaller country palpably.

5 Nov 2024 11:42am

Jean-Louis Guianvarc'h from Valence d'Albigeois, France

Malgré le sacrifice de nombreux soldats la liberté n'est jamais complètement acquise! Bonne journée.

5 Nov 2024 2:16pm

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

Sad...

5 Nov 2024 2:33pm

Ruthiebear from Titusville, NJ, United States

We now have one near us though in PA. It is a touching yet lovely view you have given us.

5 Nov 2024 2:36pm

Willem from Noord-Scharwoude, Netherlands

A beautiful overview photo of this military cemetery.

5 Nov 2024 3:40pm

Claudiel from belgium, Belgium

It's sad. I hope humans will understand the uselessness of war
Your shot is evocative.

5 Nov 2024 3:57pm

yo from Entre Seine et Loire, France

Une perspective impressionnante et émouvante !

5 Nov 2024 4:10pm

Jason Kravitz from Brussels, Belgium

Makes a powerful statement Steven

5 Nov 2024 4:46pm

Roger Dekert from VAUREAL, France

A place that deserves our respect.
All military cemeteries deserve our respect.
Respect for those who fell to protect their country, our countries and our freedom.

5 Nov 2024 5:25pm

Jean-Luc.M from Nancy et ailleurs, France

A beautiful place to commemorate the brave men who defended the freedom of all peoples.
Nice shot.

5 Nov 2024 6:40pm

Manu from Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

There are no cemeteries like that around here.
I liked the greenery as far as the eye can see and the tombstones of the departed.

5 Nov 2024 7:02pm

Mhelene from Région parisienne, France

Great tribute !

5 Nov 2024 7:56pm

Ted from Blackwood, Caerphilly, United Kingdom

Great scene...really highlights the epic cost of conflict.

5 Nov 2024 9:15pm

B. Thomas from Arlington, Texas, United States

Perfect for the prompt. We just got to see the National Cemetery at Santa Fe, NM no photos in the rain for us.

5 Nov 2024 10:56pm

Ron from Fraser Valley, Canada

A great shot. I like the patterns of the headstones. We need to be grateful for veterans alright. They sacrificed their lives for freedom.

6 Nov 2024 1:11am

Rose from United States

That is quite the photo...you took it from a great angle.

6 Nov 2024 1:29am

Harry from Apex, NCnd eye sees all, NC, United States

nicely composed with the neatly arranged rows fanning out from your camera position

6 Nov 2024 2:41am

Elizabeth Buckalew from Flagstaff, United States

Wonderful POV - and poignant image!

6 Nov 2024 3:06am

Petits Bonheurs from AIGLUN, France

Une image toujours poignante.
Un bel hommage.

6 Nov 2024 1:01pm

Sam from Chennai, India

Wonderful tribute to the great heroes who sacrificed their lives for the freedom. :)

6 Nov 2024 10:55pm

Remus from Portugal

If there is one thing the United States does well, it's the elegance of its cemeteries.
They are always very well organized and beautiful places.

7 Nov 2024 8:58pm

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