Understanding the Meaning of Coins Left on a Military Gravestone
The Meaning of the Coins
Leaving coins on a grave serves as a message to the surviving family that someone visited the gravesite and paid their respects. Each coin has a specific, traditional meaning:
- A Penny: This means that someone visited the grave.
- A Nickel: This means that the visitor trained at boot camp with the deceased.
- A Dime: This means that the visitor served with the deceased in some capacity.
- A Quarter: This is the most significant coin; it signifies that the visitor was with the service member when they passed away.
