Cherished tradition of leaving coins at gravesites, with time, can eventually stain the gleaming white marble headstones that must be cleaned by using a sander.
Lefler said as a result, other than fresh or plastic flowers left in vases provided by the cemetery, there are few, if any balloons, stuffed animals or other mementos left at the gravesites.
He said the visitor would leave a penny if they visited, a nickel if they trained together, a dime if they served together overseas, and a quarter if they were there when they passed away. administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, a dedicated webpage for more than 10 million veterans where families can leave photos, messages and personal tributes.
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