San Francisco National Cemetery

A well kept cemetery with an interactive information stand near the entrance. This is an asset for a genealogist. The white headstones are perfectly in line and kept that way. There was a group of fellows while we were there doing exactly that. The glimpses of the bridge and surrounding areas make for some good photos. Only some headstones have stories as most are just factual Name, rank, birth and death

Relaxing, nice views, beautiful place to visit.

Dignity, honor, history and heritage. One should go and pay respects to all those that have served in our nations armed forces throughout our nations history. Beautify grounds. At the time they were re doing the sod. Historic buildings. Pay your respects to those that have served and that have gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

I’ve been researching my family genealogy. While looking for info for cemetery records I found this Unilocal page. If you’re looking for lists of burials, I found the entire list for this cemetery and all of the cemeteries I was researching here:

As I was walking around the Presidio the other day I stumbled upon this nugget of history, nestled on a hill behind the trees away from Lincoln Blvd. As I approached the gate my breath was literally taken away at first sight of the rows and rows of white tombstones, each standing proudly for the men and women who served San Francisco so many years ago. A beautiful sight it was on this particular morning, partnered with the crisp ocean air, lush green grass, and towering trees. My only regret was not having my actual camera with me! Check it out if you’re in the area and make it a point to take a small detour while hiking around!

I’d been meaning to visit here to pay my respects for quite a while, and happened to be jogging by so stopped to walk through for an hour or two. In the interest of full respect, exercise is not allowed in the cemetery, so I walked tall and pondered the meaning of life and my role on the planet. I can’t wait to revisit, perhaps next time I’ll figure it all out!

SAN FRANCISCO NATIONAL CEMETERY. Even the sound of it is dignified, makes you need to sit up straighter in your chair, suck in that gut and tuck that chin (yes I’m an Army Brat. I know the routine).
Yet I am sure that most of the military men & women buried at San Francisco National Cemetery had a sense of humor, along with that discipline. So to each of them I pass on this little ditty I received in email today. We all need a good laugh — alive or dead!
It is not original. I had nothing to do with the composition, but I know a good laugh when I hear one.
So here it is for everyone — NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE IN THE CYCLE!
I WANT TO LIVE MY NEXT LIFE BACKWARDS
I want to live my next life backwards.
You start out dead and get that out of the way.
Then you wake up in a nursing home feeling better every day.
Then you get kicked out for being too healthy.
Enjoy your retirement and collect your pension.
Then when you start work, you get a gold watch on your first day.
You work forty years until you are too young to work.
You get ready for high school; drink alcohol, party, and you are generally promiscuous.
Then you go to primary school, you become a kid, you play, and you have no responsibilities.
Then you become a baby, and then you spend your last nine months floating peacefully in luxury, in spa-​like conditions — central heating, room service on tap, and then.
You finish off as an orgasm.

And you? Do you not agree that backwards makes sense?

This cemetery houses the remains of military heroes and their families and resides on a grassy hill with fantastic views of Crissy Field. You’ll burn some serious butt-​calories hoofing it to the top, but it’s well worth it. Monuments and headstones have less character than those in most cemeteries but fit well with the austere military theme.
Minus one star for giant, «No Pets Allowed» sign. However, if you walk one block west on Lincoln (so the beach is on your right), veer right on Crissy Field Ave, and walk one more block to bottom of the hill, you’ll find the charming Presidio Pet Cemetery tucked under the viaduct. Pretty sure you can bring your living pet here — just as long as he’s not a digger :)