Tag Archives: Arlington National Cemetery

Ten Years Ago, May 25, 2007. Crosby Burial at Arlington National Cemetery

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Marylou Crosby Wade

Ten years ago, May 25, 2007. I was at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) burying remains of my brother, Herby [Capt. Herbert C. Crosby]. The funeral was beyond what I ever dreamed it could be. The patriotic grandeur, the glory it … Continue reading →

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Wreaths Across America 2014

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Marylou Crosby Wade

I can’t physically be there today, Saturday, December 13, 2014, but I can in spirit. It is the same process every year. It is one of the most emotional experiences I have ever done. It brings such satisfaction, such love, … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas Herby!

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Marylou Crosby Wade

  Thank you Wreaths Across America! Thank you Diehard and Digits and all Vietnam Veterans who helped lay these wreath on the graves at Arlington National Cemetery on December 10, 2011. I couldn’t make it this year to lay the … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas George Andrew (Andy) Howes

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Marylou Crosby Wade

This photo is of the grave of George Andrew (Andy) Howes on December 10, 2011, after being decorated and honored by Wreaths Across America. Thank you Diehard, Digits, and all Vietnam Veterans who particpated in this honorable event. Love you … Continue reading →

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Capt. Crosby Funeral by Rolling Thunder

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Marylou Crosby Wade

Last month I contacted the president of the Viriginia Chapter 3 Rolling Thunder to invite them to the funeral of WO3 George Andrew Howes at Arlington National Cemetery, August 5.  This chapter, including many, many other Rolling Thunder chapters across … Continue reading →

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Facebook Page for Andy Howes

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Marylou Crosby Wade

View the In Memory Facebook page for Andy: Facebook: In Memory of George Andrews [Andy] Howes Lots of information, photos, video of Knox, Indiana Welcome Home services.

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Burial of Additional Remains-Capt. Herbert C. Crosby

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Marylou Crosby Wade

April 8, 2011. Arlington National Cemetery. Cold. Raining. Somber. Touching. Respectful. Honor. Tears. Love. Laughter. Family. Friend. Comrade.  It was all of those and more. I wasn’t sure what to expect that day. Wasn’t sure how the service would be held, … Continue reading →

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Additional MIA Remains Identified of Capt. Herbert C Crosby (my bother)

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Marylou Crosby Wade

Additional remains have been identified of Capt. Herbert C. Crosby and his Firebird Nine One crew SFC Wayne C. Allen, and SFC Francis G. Graziosi who were previously identified in 1991 and 2006. This latest identification process also produced positive … Continue reading →

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Wreaths Across America – Arlington National Cemetery-Christmas 2010

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Marylou Crosby Wade

Merry Christmas Herby and Brave Warriors. This year’s wreath laying at Arlington National Cemetery, as was the past three years I’ve attended, overwhelming. The beauty, the sorrow, the love, the connecting, the laughter, and oh, yes, the tears. The tears … Continue reading →

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Remembering Capt. Crosby-May 25, 2007

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Marylou Crosby Wade

It was a Friday, May 25, 2007.  I was attending my brother’s funeral at Arlington National Cemetery.  I remember that day so well, and will never forget it either. The end to a long 37 years of heartache, hope and … Continue reading →

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