A man who visited a National Cemetary snapped a photo of an unusual site, then posted this message on Facebook. In it, he describes finding a coin on top of a headstone of a soldier. When he got home he searched the meaning of it and explained what he found. Read his post below.
While “Cleaning of the Stones” at the National Cemetery in Holly. I noticed a quarter placed on one of the stones. Later I also noticed a nickel placed on another,stone, I was so touched with this that I took pictures. (sorry the nickel did not turn out) I googled about the coins, and found this out. I am very proud to share this.
A coin left on a headstone lets the deceased soldiers family know that somebody stopped by to pay their respect. Leaving a penny means you visited.
A nickel means that you and the deceased soldier trained at boot camp together. If you served with the soldier, you leave a dime. A quarter is very significant because it means that you were there when that soldier died.I AM VERY PROUD TO SHARE THIS.
It’s a beautiful way to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Pass it on.
