Army: Bodies misidentified at Arlington Cemetery

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ptown_trojans_1

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Jun 10, 2010 3:44 PM
Just breaking.
The Army says at least 200 remains in Arlington National Cemetery may have been misidentified or misplaced, casting a shadow over what has been called America's "sacred ground."

Defense officials said Thursday that the Army has forced out the cemetery's two civilian leaders and appointed a new chief.

The Army says it plans a more thorough investigation of the questioned grave sites under the new management.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/10/AR2010061002249.html?wpisrc=nl_natlalert

Sad, very, very sad. I've heard rumors of this this year,but this is the first official word from the military.
Jun 10, 2010 3:44pm
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Glory Days

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Jun 10, 2010 4:58 PM
i'd be interested in hearing which generation they are from? are these recent burials etc?
Jun 10, 2010 4:58pm
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Glory Days

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Jun 10, 2010 5:26 PM
yeah there really is no excuse this day and age for that.
Jun 10, 2010 5:26pm
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CenterBHSFan

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Jun 10, 2010 11:09 PM
This has just got to be (or will be) devastating to the families involved. Let's hope they can repair alot of the damage!
Jun 10, 2010 11:09pm