Tombstone Tuesday: Artur Salveljew

grave of
Artur Salveljew
Friedhof am Poseckschen Garten (Historischer Friedhof)
Weimar, Germany
photo: May, 2002

It's an odd feeling, coming upon a monument to a soldier who fought against one's country and might well have fought against one's ancestors. It's a good reminder, though, that the soldiers on the other side are people, too... sons, fathers, brothers (and daughters, mothers, wives). I wonder what Artur's story is.

I liked this headstone, too, for its photograph.

Wordless Wednesday: Grandpa in Japan

my grandpa, on the right
serving in Japan

Last week, he traveled to Washington, DC,
with Honor Flight South Dakota.