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Brenda Isaacson is presented with the U.S. flag from the funeral service of her husband, U.S. Army Col. Roy Isaacson. in Section 62 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 13, 2026.
Col. Isaacson served in the Army for over 29 years, including a tour in Vietnam and one in Germany during the Cold War. During this time, Isaacson served as the military police officer in charge of “Checkpoint Charlie” - one of the Berlin Wall’s few official crossing points.
His military awards include the Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters and the Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters.
(U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser / Arlington National Cemetery / released)
| Date Taken: | 05.13.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.12.2026 10:57 |
| Photo ID: | 9745728 |
| VIRIN: | 260513-A-IW468-6592 |
| Resolution: | 8256x5504 |
| Size: | 11.62 MB |
| Location: | ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, US |
| Web Views: | 3 |
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On the Front Lines of History: Soldier Served at Checkpoint Charlie During Height of the Cold War
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