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D.C. is Shutting Down because of Snow, But Look At The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier…
Young Conservatives ^ | January 22, 2016 | John S. Roberts

Posted on 01/22/2016 6:29:43 PM PST by xzins

Washington D.C. is currently being bombarded with snowfall, so most government employees thought it would be best to take the day off.

I mean, if it's dangerous, then sure - take the day. But it's pretty typical of the government to do nothing while others go about their business, isn't it?

Check out what's happening during the blizzard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, VA...



TOPICS: Extended News; Front Page News; News/Current Events; US: District of Columbia; US: New York; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: blizzard; districtofcolumbia; tomboftheunknowns; tombunknown; unknownsoldier; usmilitary
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To: bolobaby

You’re probably right. I remember making super and having that happen to me. I was pissed.


61 posted on 01/22/2016 8:11:13 PM PST by ebshumidors
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To: altura

I was a grounds keeper at Arlington National Cemetery for two summers when I was in college. I mowed the grass and trimmed hedges and tress etc. It was a very humbling experience. I saw hundreds of funerals. We were required to stop whatever we were doing and wait for a funeral service to end. Several members of my family are buried at Arlington. My father is buried there. He served in WW II and Korea. I visit regularly. I’ve been on almost every square inch of the grounds.

This is a link to a youtube video about the Old Guard. The Oldest Active Regiment in the U.S. Army. As a military brat I spent a good deal of time around Ft. Myer when I was a kid and Arlington Cemetery.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz4YetNkFMA


62 posted on 01/22/2016 8:17:59 PM PST by lurked_for_a_decade (Imagination is more important than knowledge!)
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To: lurked_for_a_decade

Here is another video about Arlington.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyOSpMjwZps


63 posted on 01/22/2016 8:29:34 PM PST by lurked_for_a_decade (Imagination is more important than knowledge!)
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To: xzins

I remember going to see the changing of the guard when I was 8. I wish I knew what it meant when I went to see it, but one day, God willing, I’ll go and see it again with a newfound respect.


64 posted on 01/22/2016 8:46:27 PM PST by Politicalkiddo ("May God save the country, for it is obvious the people will not."- Millard Fillmore)
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To: exit82
I had to read the entire page, I couldn't stop! It's all so beautiful and serene. Amazed at how much respect is given to unknown soldiers right down to the guards not wearing rank insignia. Everything is perfectly planned and all I could think of is those unknown soldiers looking down from heaven, saying, "yup, that's my body down there, thank you for acknowledging us"

Anyway, whether the guard is standing or marching, he'll be out there for two hours in the elements.

65 posted on 01/22/2016 8:49:43 PM PST by 1_Rain_Drop
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To: All

Was fortunate to see the changing of the guard on Thursday! Very impressive. Left the March early and now stuck in Pennsylvania.


66 posted on 01/22/2016 8:50:38 PM PST by Michigander222
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To: xzins; markomalley; DYngbld; TADSLOS; xsrdx; big'ol_freeper; Mark17; mikefive; JDoutrider; ...

Active Duty ping.


67 posted on 01/22/2016 8:52:22 PM PST by Jet Jaguar
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To: xzins; Art in Idaho; rodguy911; Hang'emAll; azishot; AZ .44 MAG; Cicero; urtax$@work; ...

D.C. is Shutting Down because of Snow, But Look At The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier

Check out Photo.

68 posted on 01/22/2016 9:00:29 PM PST by LucyT
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God bless these and all our soldiers! If you have not seen 13 Hours yet, you must see it!


69 posted on 01/22/2016 9:01:34 PM PST by NorseWood
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To: Jet Jaguar


THEY STAND TONIGHT



"Behind the Old Guard - Sentinels "
(Click)

70 posted on 01/22/2016 9:19:13 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN - 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
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To: spokeshave

Those two are thinking Battle of the Bulge and Chosin Reservoir. They won’t fail in their duties.


71 posted on 01/22/2016 10:10:43 PM PST by 444Flyer (How long O LORD?)
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To: SkyDancer

Thank you for your service!!


72 posted on 01/22/2016 10:54:46 PM PST by Freedom56v2
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To: xzins

Awesome! So much could be written...


73 posted on 01/23/2016 3:50:19 AM PST by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: VikingMom

My family is military (well post) and my dad gets pictures from his friends. I understand this is out on the internet so it is free for you to use. Do you know how to save it to your computer?


74 posted on 01/23/2016 6:06:14 AM PST by SkyDancer ("Nobody Said I Was Perfect But Yet Here I Am")
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To: xzins

Stay Safe Hero.


75 posted on 01/23/2016 6:07:36 AM PST by 1217Chic
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To: FourtySeven
I’ve always wondered if that’s a functional weapon they have.

The rifle is probably unloaded.

The bayonet is probably VERY functional, if needed.

76 posted on 01/23/2016 6:23:24 AM PST by PapaBear3625 (Big government is attractive to those who think that THEY will be in control of it.)
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To: Jane Long

Amen to that.


77 posted on 01/23/2016 7:43:13 AM PST by ContraryMary (Barack Obama = Neville Chamberlain)
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To: SkyDancer

I do - but I just wanted to make sure that I gave proper credit to someone if necessary. What an amazing picture of honor, grace and love!


78 posted on 01/23/2016 8:37:38 AM PST by VikingMom (I may not know what the future holds but I know Who holds the future!)
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To: VikingMom

There were a couple of great pictures. I doubt if any of them will make the liberal press. G-d Bless Them.


79 posted on 01/23/2016 8:54:10 AM PST by SkyDancer ("Nobody Said I Was Perfect But Yet Here I Am")
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To: SkyDancer

Great photo!


80 posted on 01/23/2016 8:57:45 AM PST by TruthWillWin (The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other peoples money.)
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