Hi Everyone! Saw in my local paper, The Marietta Daily Journal, an article about the government providing headstones to veterans. Now I knew this but had forgotten about it and thought it worth mentioning to ya'll. The Veterans Administration provided about 270,000 markers last year alone. The majority of these are for graves of recently deceased veterans; however the project also provides stones to replace those that have been lost, damaged or destroyed. What a wonderful idea to see a new readable stone be placed on your veteran ancestor's grave. It takes about a year, according to the article, for the stone to be carved and shipped. Families may choose either granite or marble headstones, or a brass marker. They may be upright or flat stones. To apply for a headstone, contact Memorial Programs Services at 800-697-6947.