Mindful Moment of Gratitude at Arlington National Cemetery - Section 60:
Volunteer Instructions

Purpose: 
Honor Fallen Service Members with Gratitude.


Procedure:

• All Volunteers will meet at the Military Women's Memorial at the Fallen Warrior Ribbon Memorial Display. 
  
• ​​When the time comes we will walk mindfully for approximately 15 minutes to Section 60 while holding an Honor Ribbon.

Offer a Mindful Moment of Gratitude:

• Focus on your senses, grounding yourself in the present moment.
• Bring your attention to your spine, maintaining an upright posture.
• Take deep breaths, allowing yourself to relax and find inner stillness.
• Cultivate open-hearted gratitude, reflecting on the sacrifices of the fallen service member(s).​

Completion:

• Finish your Mindful Moment of Gratitude by placing the ribbon around your neck as a symbol of honoring the warrior.

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Safety and Etiquette:

• Please be aware that you may encounter Gold Star families during your visit. Treat them with utmost respect and sensitivity.
• Move through the cemetery quietly and with a slow pace, maintaining a solemn atmosphere.

Additional Information:

• Arlington National Cemetery has an app to help you find the gravesite. You can also visit mindfulmemorialfoundation.org for more details.
• Remember, you are the promise to never forget the sacrifices made by these warriors.

Final Thought:

• You are always one mindful moment away from the best version of yourself. See this experience as the beginning of your personal journey.

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