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Adirondacker visits Sackets Harbor Military Cemetery
August 25, 2006 Not exactly "off" the beaten path, the hallowed grounds of Sackets Harbor Military Cemetery are nonetheless set far enough away from the sounds and traffic along main travel routes to create a somber sanctuary. It is the final resting place of hundreds of wartime heroes and a surprising number of others who rest in un-named graves. Some are children. Likely, a few are forgotten except for markers so weathered they are no longer readable. Among its eternal residents are Brigadier General Z.M. Pike, USA, and several of his officers, killed in the 1812-era Battle of York. A World War II veteran is the latest to have been interred near his comrades in arms. A brief look around indicated that all US military branches are represented here. Again, some of those buried here are children, who never gained enough age to serve their country as fighting men and women. In fact, one gravesite is simply marked, "Child." Times have often been hard, and living and dying are as hard as those times. |
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you look across the modest Cemetery fields, well-ordered rows of
markers reflect the regimented dedication and devotion of many of these
brave men and women who have served their country. How deeply do some folks love America, her people and the ideal of freedom for people everywhere? The name of Pat Tillman comes to mind as a young man who had a bright future as a sports professional in football. Instead of beginning a highly visible career in football making millions of dollars a year, Tillman became a Ranger in the US Army to serve in the Middle East. He was killed there, defending his beliefs and those of his country. He is a hero to many. How many would make similar sacrifices? |
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of the gravestones are aged and broken, yet still tell of the hopes and
beliefs of those they recall. As in cemeteries and graveyards
everywhere, an overridiing belief in God and Jesus are the predominant
messages often displayed. Some markers are simpler, giving only basic information. Ashes to ashes and dust to dust, certainly unspoken history and eternity will never forget their lives and deeds. |
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engraved granite monument to members of all US military branches can be
seen from the central access road to the cemetery, and says: "IN MEMORY
OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR ALL SO THAT WE COULD HAVE A TOMORROW. WE ARE
HERE BECAUSE THEY ARE HERE. MAY THEY REST IN PEACE." There is a lot of history and inspiration to be gleaned from these hallowed grounds. Even a short visit will reveal the names of many great families in Adirondack North Country and United States history. Our thanks to God for their lives. May they all rest in His peace. |
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