I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the
United States of America and to the
Republic for which it stands,
one nation under God, indivisible, with
Liberty and Justice for all
THE MILITARY OATH
I, __________________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support
and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign
and domestic, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and
that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the
orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the
Uniform Code of Military Justice, so help me God.
They fought and died to preserve our freedoms and our way of life which we too often take for granted.
Their service to their country is incalculable to those of us who
were never there. They deserve not only our gratitude, but also our
honor and admiration.
"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty."
– President John F. Kennedy,
Inaugural address January 20, 1961
Search for burial locations of veterans and their family members in VA National Cemeteries, state veterans cemeteries, various other military and Department of Interior cemeteries, and for veterans buried in private cemeteries when the grave is marked with a government grave marker.
Acquiring a tombstone for a veteran is an easy task. Simply call your local Veterans Administration office and ask them to send you the necessay forms. Fill out the forms, attach proof of the veteran's service, mail it to the address on the form and wait patiently for the marker to arrive. The markers, including shipping, are free, but the person making the application is responsible for the cost of setting the tombstone. Either an upright or a flat stone is available. The address of the closest Veterans Administration office is:
Veterans Service Office 511 S. Main, Rm. 103 Jonesboro, AR 72401 Their telephone number is (870) 933-4598
