The term wave is often intuitively understood as referring to a transport of spatial disturbances that are generally not accompanied by a motion of the medium occupying this space as a whole. In a wave, the energy of a vibration is moving away from the source in the form of a disturbance within the surrounding medium (Hall 1980, p. 8).
The first soldier to be buried in Arlington was Private William Henry Christman of Pennsylvania on May 13, 1864. There are 396 Medal of Honor recipients buried in Arlington National Cemetery, nine of whom are Canadian.
Military funeral honors: As of January 1, 2000, all eligible veterans including military retirees, are entitled to military funeral honors if requested by a surviving family member. Usually, the funeral honors ceremony will include the folding and presentation of an American flag and the playing of Taps. At least two uniformed military personnel, in addition to a bugler (if available), shall perform the ceremony. If a bugler isn't available, a high-grade CD will be used.