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spooky3

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1. I saw that. Hard to know for sure if TSF's cuts are causing the delays

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Wed Jun 25, 2025, 04:40 PM

Jun 25

because there have been long delays in the past for Arlington National Cemetery funerals. But the cuts could not have helped.

The ceremonies are very moving and absolutely worth the wait.

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I just saw a female veteran on Nicole [View all] malaise Jun 25 OP

I saw that. Hard to know for sure if TSF's cuts are causing the delays spooky3 Jun 25 #1

WWRD?? What would republicans do?? Never give them the benefit of the doubt tulipsandroses Jun 25 #2

Yes yes yes malaise Jun 25 #4

Thanks malaise Jun 25 #3

There are also delays at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery SARose Jun 25 #5

Thanks for this malaise Jun 25 #6

K&R red dog 1 Jun 25 #7

National cemeteries are already understaffed cpamomfromtexas Jun 25 #8

My Uncle had a boombox play Taps. And an Asian Colorguard for a Veteran of the Pacific War. BurnDoubt Jun 25 #13

The normal waiting time for in ground burial at Arlington COL Mustard Jun 25 #9

Thank you malaise Jun 25 #11

Perhaps he could "Lie In State" with full Honors... On the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office... BurnDoubt Jun 25 #10

And his supporters think he loves the military. writerJT Jun 25 #12

FAWK THIS WHOLE GAWD DAMN ADMINISTRATION!!!!!! a kennedy Jun 25 #14

There's a site called "HOME OF THE BRAVE" LittleGirl Jun 26 #15

Delays in burial at Arlington Cemetery are nothing new. Gimpyknee Jun 26 #16

How long before Trump & Co. start charging permanent residents rent at Arlington and other similar establishments? Ping Tung Jun 26 #17