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ť Topic: Iwo Jima statue
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I had a chance to visit the Iwo Jima Marine Memorial statue in Arlington. It is very impressive (especially at night) and it is more so because of the size and the closeness at which you can view it. No photo does it justice.
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/Nathaniel%20Smith/20131031IwoJimastatuesmall.jpg[/image]

natsmith

Posted By: Nathaniel Smith | Posted on: Nov 9, 2013 - 1:18pm
Total Posts: 211 | Joined: Jan 19, 2008 - 6:55am

it is magnificent - gives me goose bumps!

Posted By: Colleen E | Posted on: Nov 9, 2013 - 3:00pm
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I was there just three weeks ago on an Honor Flight from Oklahoma. Very impressive. I like the way the flag staff moves upward. All Marines should be very proud.

C. J. Willis

Posted By: CJ Willis | Posted on: Nov 10, 2013 - 1:50pm
Total Posts: 464 | Joined: Nov 5, 2006 - 5:02pm

Nat,

I've been there at night and it is somehow more chilling and alive at night as you said! I think it is because there are no other visual distractions and you are so totally draw into the moment represented there.

Bridge

Posted By: TheBridge | Posted on: Nov 16, 2013 - 7:37pm
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