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Founded during the american civil war as fort cass and fort whipple, the post merged in 2005 with the neighboring marine corps installation, henderson hall, and is today named joint base myerhenderson hall. Betty beyea obituary washington, dc the washington post. In addition to being one of the most used instruments in the country, the organ in the fort myer old post chapel is of significant historical value. Fairfax county, virginia va book the history of northern virginias fairfax county has been told many times. Often holding regular parish services throughout the week and in particular on sundays, churches in fort myers are happy to accept visitors, regardless of religion. You will be required to use the hatfield gate entrance to ft. Fort myer began as fort whipple during the civil war. Full military honors at old post chapel on fort myer duration. The base is located right on the edge of virginia and washington, dc so guests can easily travel from out of town and stay locally. Arlington national cemetery is located across the potomac river from washington, d. The service will begin at the old post chapel in ft. We suggest that you arrive at old post chapel on ft. Allen organ installations old post chapel, fort myer, virginia. The office answers more than 125 requests per year from the military community.

The mission of the historical office is to provide the requester with accurate information and analysis in a timely manner. In the 1890s, a horsecar entered the post from the rosslyn area about where wright gate stands and went along arlington national cemeterys wall up the hill to the depot near where the old post chapel would eventually be built. Myer old post chapel on friday, april 22 at 11am, interment with full military honors at arlington national. The images of that washington funeralthe old post chapel, the gathering of admirals and statesmen, the stained glass, the sound of taps, the sloping hills and white headstones of arlington, the. Emporia fairfax falls church franklin fredericksburg galax hampton.

Nonmilitary members will be required to fill out visitors forms that will be sent in the mail or feel free to use the link to fill out a pass online. Fort myer south post doug pierce fort myer va memories. The old post chapel on fort myer, located near arlington national cemetery, is the site of many military funerals but is also used for weddings and a place of worship for the military community of fort myer. Beautiful old post chapel fort myer, arlington traveller. Fort myer is home to the 3rd united states infantry regiment, the oldest infantry regiment in the united states army. This aerial view c1968 depicts about 20% of south post fort myer. Taps at the memorial chapel at fort myer, va duration. Browsing articles tagged with old post chapel archives historic fort myer. Best officers club in washington dc area fort myer. Fort myer images of america and millions of other books are available for amazon. Old post chapel gate is closed from now until spring. He was an active member of several veterans organizations and was a member and supporter of the charities of the shrine, having been inducted into shriners while serving with the air force in honolulu, hawaii. Infantry regiment the old guard was reactivated in 1948 and assigned to forts myer and.

All funerals are moved to memorial chapel and will use memorial gate to access. Jbmhh hosts old post chapel ribboncutting ceremony. It was also just recently renovated, so it looks great. Aloha to fort myer, arlington national cemetary, and the. Rediscover haunted arlington arlington public library. Captain shockey was born on january 2, 1926 in grant co.

Elizabeth fantini and wesley brinkmans wedding website. Fort myer, now joint base myerhenderson hall, has always had a storied history. A funeral mass will be held on wednesday, november 3, 2010 at 12. Interior of the old post chapel on fort hood photo by dave larsen, chief. This spacious and elegant club is rich in american heritage, with a variety of banquet rooms and event halls. Inurnment with full military honors will follow in arlington national cemetery with reception following at the womens memorial. She says the location of the promotion ceremony had special meaning for mark because he was born at the old walter reed hospital and spent his. Navy, retired, of caroline county, va died on january 6, 2020 at his home. A celebration of life service on september 6, 2019 at 3 p. A reception will held following the graveside service from 3 to 5 p. Soldiers of the 15th cavalry raise their swords on summerall field for a photo. Within the fort, trolleys on the line climbed a hill along the present route of mcnair road near the western wall of arlington national cemetery to reach a station arlington fort myer located within the fort at the present intersection of mcnair road and lee avenue, near the. Infantry regiment the old guard, the united states army band pershings own and headquarters u. Fort myer old post chapel is a reception venue in fort myer, va.

Higgins circle is in the middle of the shot, with the post px to the left and the rec center to the right of the px. The recent inurnment of a parent at arlington national cemetery was an intense and inspiring experience for all involved. Old post chapel and new gate at the arlington national cemetery. Army standards and has no ranges or field training areas. Army standards, and has no ranges or field training areas. Fort myer old post chapel fort myer funeral service. Interstate 95, the capital beltway i495, the george washington memorial parkway and the baltimorewashington parkway i295. The green room snack bar is to the right of the rec center and the old wac barracks, built around 1940 are to the upper right. An autographed copy of the book can be purchased here on the website.

Get directions, maps, and traffic for fort myer, va. Florine gompf obituary alexandria, va the washington post. Given its historical interest, fort mcnair officials provide occasional tours to the third floor courtroom. Catalog browse digital archives borrowing collections book lists. The chapel has been used for many military funerals and the location allows easy access for. Historic fort myer preserving the memories so others. Myer on washington boulevard at south 2nd street, arlington. The old post chapel is so beautiful and has so much history. Great access to arlington national cemetery fort myer.

The 78yearold old post chapel on joint base myerhenderson hall has been closed for eight months for a makeover. Although fort myer is one of the armys smallest posts, it is of great historical. Fort myers contains a seemingly endless list of churches, chapels, catholic building and religious temples, many of which can be found close to central fort myers. Band pershings own, since 1942 and the 3rd infantry the old guard. Fort myer prepares for funeral moves by michael norris pentagram assistant editor. Randall sheets fingers glided effortlessly across the keys of the organ at old post chapel on joint base myerhenderson hall and the. This site showcases the book images of america fort myer which is available for purchase from the author. The old post chapel building 425 fort sill historic. The old post chapel, located at fort myer, virginia immediately adjacent to arlington national cemetery has been the scene of many funerals of those interred in the cemetery. A little history joint base myerhenderson hall is made up of fort myer and henderson hall in virginia, and fort lesley j. There is no access, including pedestrian or personnel, to anc via jbmhh. Fort myer old post chapel reception venues fort myer, va.

Fort myer remains an active us army installation, thus only active duty, reservists, and retirees may access the base. I would like to extend my highest regards to the fine people at fort myer for their consummate professionalism in carrying out the ceremony, for the care they extended to the family members, and for the warmth of their manner toward everyone who attended. Thurman roberts obituary fairfax station, virginia. Above is a photo of the old guard in the arlington national cemetery image by sma dunway, 2008, public domain. All funerals are moved to memorial chapel and will use memorial gate to access arlington national cemetery. The old guard serves as the honor guard for ceremonies at fort myers old post chapel i was married at the chapel. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Army post adjacent to arlington national cemetery in arlington county, virginia, across the potomac river from washington, d. Army post next to arlington national cemetery in arlington county, virginia, and across the potomac river from washington, d. Lincolnera history comes back to life usace website. As official arlington national cemetery funerals move from the old post chapel to memorial chapel on fort myer, soldiers are making preparations for logistical changes in services and reducing the. Patton hall has much to offer to members and their guests. Harvey wedding, old post chapel, fort myer, virginia. Fort myer joseph g totten long bridge military aviation military district of washington old guard old post chapel orville wright pentagon pershings own presidential salute.

Myer moves arlington funerals to the memorial chapel. Arlington is accessible from the major roadways in the d. Joint base myerhenderson hall is made up of fort myer and henderson hall in virginia, and fort lesley j. Music means history at old post chapel article the. Fort myer va memories featuring south post 19401970. Passengers would either be coming to visit arlington national cemetery or fort myer. Us army military district of washington jbmhh religious support office jbmhhfmwr jbmhh boss jbmhh consolidated tax center jb myerhenderson hall soldier for life transition assistance program joint base myerhenderson hall army community service acs joint base myerhenderson hall uso honor guard lounge the united states army band the united states army old guard fife. A pamphlet and one book have been published about fort myer. The final walkfuneral procession often starts from the base chapel and then proceeds directly into arlington national cemetery. Fort myer old post chapel 101 lee ave, fort myer, va 22211. Fort myer is home of the 3rd us infantry regiment the old guard. With about 1,500 horses serving the field artillery and.