Posted on Nov 16, 2015

Did you know about the tradition of placing coins on headstones?

Capt Seid Waddell

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I got this in an email; have any of you heard about this tradition?

"I was not aware of this tradition...

While "Cleaning of the Stones" at the National Cemetery in Holly. I noticed a quarter placed on one of the stones. Later I also noticed a nickel placed on another stone, I was so touched with this that I took pictures. (sorry the nickel did not turn out) I googled about the coins, and found this out. I am very proud to share this.

A coin left on a headstone lets the deceased soldiers family know that somebody stopped by to pay their respect. Leaving a penny means you visited.

A nickel means that you and the deceased soldier trained at boot camp together. If you served with the soldier, you leave a dime. A quarter is very significant because it means that you were there when that soldier died.

I AM VERY PROUD TO SHARE THIS."

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Posted 9 y ago

I have left far too many dimes and quarters...

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Capt Mark Strobl

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1SG (Join to see) "Up-Voted" with condolences.

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upvoted with understanding and sympathy and thanks to CPT Strobl for his kind thoughts!

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Capt Mark Strobl

Posted 9 y ago

First, I was completely unaware of this. It's very touching. Guess I'll start saving my change for such occasions. Thanks for posting, Capt Seid Waddell

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