Yesterday on Veterans Day we went to the American WW I military cemetery at Suresnes, just west of Paris. As you see from the pic, you can see the Eiffel Tower from there. A lovely, peaceful place as are all of the military cemeteries in Europe. Many of the Soldiers there died at the American Hospital in Paris, and in the influenza epidemic of 1918-19. Also many civilians' graves are there who supported the force, including Red Cross nurses, ambulance drivers and YMCA staff. 35 years to the day since John's first visit to Paris in 1978. Many French visitors as well as 11 November is holiday here too.
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