Comments on: A visit to the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial http://casaveneracion.com/a-visit-to-the-manila-american-cemetery-and-memorial/ Family, food, photography Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:55:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: d0d0ng http://casaveneracion.com/a-visit-to-the-manila-american-cemetery-and-memorial/comment-page-1/#comment-43448 d0d0ng Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:49:35 +0000 http://houseonahill.net/?p=11057#comment-43448 It is really odd to see that crosses are used in the Manila American Cemetary. Just as the Stars of David signify the dead American had Judaism faith. But other Christians can go with the cross too. See in Arlington National Cemetary, it is very rare to see crosses but it is all headstones with the faith symbols engraved at the top (Catholic cross, Presbyterian Cross, Orthodox Cross, Muslim star/crescent, Judaism star of David, and for atheist - symbol of atom). The exception is the grave for the Kennedy brothers both senators (Bobby and Edward) which are the only 2 crosses you can see. Usually the unknown American soldier has a marker "A Comrade In Arms Known But To God". Yes, the American cemetary is one of the best places to pause and feel the refreshing tranquility. It is really odd to see that crosses are used in the Manila American Cemetary. Just as the Stars of David signify the dead American had Judaism faith. But other Christians can go with the cross too.

See in Arlington National Cemetary, it is very rare to see crosses but it is all headstones with the faith symbols engraved at the top (Catholic cross, Presbyterian Cross, Orthodox Cross, Muslim star/crescent, Judaism star of David, and for atheist – symbol of atom). The exception is the grave for the Kennedy brothers both senators (Bobby and Edward) which are the only 2 crosses you can see.

Usually the unknown American soldier has a marker “A Comrade In Arms Known But To God”.

Yes, the American cemetary is one of the best places to pause and feel the refreshing tranquility.

]]> By: Connie Veneracion http://casaveneracion.com/a-visit-to-the-manila-american-cemetery-and-memorial/comment-page-1/#comment-43414 Connie Veneracion Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:44:34 +0000 http://houseonahill.net/?p=11057#comment-43414 Re buildings in the background. I agree. Ruins the landscape. But considering that many of those are residential condos, well, abode for the living has to take precedence over abode for the dead. Re buildings in the background. I agree. Ruins the landscape. But considering that many of those are residential condos, well, abode for the living has to take precedence over abode for the dead.

]]> By: H http://casaveneracion.com/a-visit-to-the-manila-american-cemetery-and-memorial/comment-page-1/#comment-43407 H Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:45:47 +0000 http://houseonahill.net/?p=11057#comment-43407 I used to rent a house near Southside Brgy Hall, walked past the cemetery from "gate 2" (jeepney stop ayala-fort bonifacio) and I actually found it calming, not scary. I don't know why, I just feel at peace. Kind of disappointing now to see those buildings/condos popping up in the background. I used to rent a house near Southside Brgy Hall, walked past the cemetery from “gate 2″ (jeepney stop ayala-fort bonifacio) and I actually found it calming, not scary. I don’t know why, I just feel at peace. Kind of disappointing now to see those buildings/condos popping up in the background.

]]> By: Crisma http://casaveneracion.com/a-visit-to-the-manila-american-cemetery-and-memorial/comment-page-1/#comment-43400 Crisma Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:18:07 +0000 http://houseonahill.net/?p=11057#comment-43400 Regarding "it's like looking at truth from different perspectives."... I have come across a line which comes back to me every now and then: "There is no actual reality. There is only perceived reality." Something to think about very seriously, right? It is just so sad that I cannot recall from which book or film I got this... basta nag-stick na lang sa head ko and from time to time makes a strange visit. And the statement that you said here once again makes this line ring true. Regarding “it’s like looking at truth from different perspectives.”… I have come across a line which comes back to me every now and then: “There is no actual reality. There is only perceived reality.” Something to think about very seriously, right? It is just so sad that I cannot recall from which book or film I got this… basta nag-stick na lang sa head ko and from time to time makes a strange visit. And the statement that you said here once again makes this line ring true.

]]> By: Crisma http://casaveneracion.com/a-visit-to-the-manila-american-cemetery-and-memorial/comment-page-1/#comment-43399 Crisma Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:05:23 +0000 http://houseonahill.net/?p=11057#comment-43399 Yes, I think it would be grand to take photos of these very strange headstones in Malabon, Connie... but at the same time, I believe that you must exercise a bit of caution in places like these. Parang nakakapanindig balahibo ang experience siguro, just thinking that you will be surrounded by very negative energy... By the way, just like Dinah, I think I enjoyed best yung playfulness ni Sam... but overall, lahat naman kayo ay very good ang eye for the subject at ang galing ng angles... Thanks for sharing your new photo adventure. Yes, I think it would be grand to take photos of these very strange headstones in Malabon, Connie… but at the same time, I believe that you must exercise a bit of caution in places like these. Parang nakakapanindig balahibo ang experience siguro, just thinking that you will be surrounded by very negative energy…

By the way, just like Dinah, I think I enjoyed best yung playfulness ni Sam… but overall, lahat naman kayo ay very good ang eye for the subject at ang galing ng angles…
Thanks for sharing your new photo adventure.

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