Marine Monument

#westerneurope The serenity of a peaceful wood juxtaposed with the remnants of war. Wish I'd had more time to wander the woods, to take it all in, to honor those who accepted they would not "live forever". Google says you can drive here through the American cemetery... you cannot. Nor can you walk it, theres a fence between the two places that's not on Google. But when you leave the cemetery it's a quick drive around the edge of the cemetery grounds to the center of the woods & the Marine Monument. Amazing. Very serene and beautiful here on a crisp fall day. So much history and significance for US Marines such as myself. Great place to have a quiet afternoon and enjoy nature and history and appreciate it. Marines, If you go to the Mairie (mayors office and museum) in the village of Belleau, ask for the key to the Devil Dog Fountain. It's just across the road from the office! Fill up your bottles and drink from history!!!