Today more than 50 countries have a war memorial housing the remains of an unidentified soldier. These tombs have become national shrines, with the Unknown Soldier standing at the heart of a political cult of the dead
The Angola Monument to the Unknown Soldier located in Luanda symbolizes respect for the physical disappearance of those who "generously" sacrificed their lives to enable the building of a free, independent, democratic and prosperous nation today.
When I travel I always try and visit the tomb of the unknown soldier. Partially because I served in the military and partially because I want to honor those who sacrifice it all for the freedoms I enjoy. What was interesting about this memorial is that because of it's beauty it is a favorite place for wedding photos and there are always 2-3 wedding groups moving around it snapping photos.
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