The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave... Patrick Henry--
Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a difference in the world, but the Marines don't have that problem.
--Ronald Reagan--
From time to time, the tree of liberty must be watered with the blood of tyrants and patriots.
--Thomas Jefferson-
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This morning I heard the canon at the fort go off, saluting the veterans buried there. I drove to the fort to check it out and there was a small gathering of people and I snapped some photos. Fort Worden is one of three forts on the Olympic Peninsula built in the early 1900's to protect our Northwest border and ports. On the south west corner of the fort is this beautiful little cemetery with uniform headstones, and today they each had a small flag.
I drive by this little cemetery almost every day, and you can't help but think about the men who gave their lives by serving their country. I have read at the fort that most of the men in this cemetery died of the 1918 Influenza. But I am sure there are some real heroes buried there. I am so greatful to all of our military people who have made the ultimate sacrfice for us. You cannot appreciate what we have in our country until you have traveled to places like East Berlin as I did (in the 70's) and seen what an oppressed country is like.
Today Fort Worden is owned by the state and used by Jefferson County and Port Townsend for many wonderful cultural, educational and recreational events. Fortunately most of the grounds and buildings have been preserved as they were, and it is truly a treasure for all who can visit and make use of the facilities.
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