Last night I was sitting in my hotel room, and switched over to HBO to see what was on. Little did I know that I was turning to the channel the moment that a new documentary was showcasing n HBO. It is called Section 60: Arlington National Cemetery. I didn’t even know this was coming on or that it was even made. Do yourself a favor and check it out at http://www.hbo.com/docs/programs/section60/index.html to see the schedule and read about it.
The documentary does a phenomenal job of showing many different families, many different perspectives, many different ways of mourning, many different walks of life….but all with one thing in common; pain, sadness, emptiness, anguish, patriotism, anger, and pride.
It is tough to watch, but I think it is a neccesity for all Americans to see. There are families, friends, loved ones, and many others effected by every loss in combat. They are more than numbers or empty names, they are the the true heroes of our time.
I heard the director, assistant director, service center manager, assistant service center manager and two supervisors have been removed from their jobs because they were found to be cheating veterans with their compensation and pension claims
I heard the director, assistant director, service center manager, assistant service center manager and two supervisors at the VA Regional Office in New York have been removed from their jobs because they have been found to be cheating veterans with their compensation and pension claims.
Troy, I just got a copy of this in the mail. Since I don’t have HBO, I’m anxious to watch it.
I was fortunate to be in a hotel that had HBO the night the show premiered (I don’t have HBO at home either CJ). I was skeptical before watching the show but quite pleased with the way it was done. I thought it was very respectful and poignant. I hope I have the opportunity to watch it again sometime as I’m traveling.
I agree – all Americans should watch this show.
Thanks for profiling the film. I am part of the community of families at section 60 and was involved with the film. It is a difficult film to watch, but it is something every American should see. It is respectful and poignant – and it honors the people we love who died for our country. If you are on facebook, please join our group “Section 60: Arlington National Cemetery – Every American Should See It.”
If you’re going through hell, keep going…courage does not always roar, sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow”. Life is infinitely stranger than anything the mind could invent…wherever you are, it is your friends who make your world…so may every sunrise hold more promise, and every sunset hold more peace….
Just a reminder that you’re not alone no matter how often you feel lonely. A reminder that even in a world this big, that perfect strangers will reach out to ensure your well being and that you wake up tomorrow more ok than you were today. Don’t forget your friends that you can reach out to daily, the family that loves you here and all of the brothers and sisters that share similar experiences in their hearts.