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Congressman Forbes Statement on Arlington Cemetery Mismanagement

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Washington, D.C. , Jun 11 - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) made the following statement in response to reports of burial mismanagement at Arlington National Cemetery:

“Families do not love their fathers, sons, or daughters any less when they are deceased and families trust that their loved ones will be provided the utmost respect and honored treatment. To learn that men and women who have selflessly and faithfully served our country may not have received this respectful treatment is appalling. It is especially unacceptable when it occurs on our nation’s most hallowed ground. I trust that Secretary McHugh will swiftly correct this act of mismanagement, bringing the full capability of the Army to bear with discretion, reverence and respect for the families of the heroes buried at Arlington Cemetery.”