[Venturer]

The tomb of the Unknown is guarded by the US Army,The “Old Guard” not the Marines.

They are called Sentinels and they are sworn to guard the tomb.

They could not be expected to halt the illegitimate President elect and his senile Vice-President,from placing a wreath even if it is not protocol

[mad_as_he$$]

And they go through he$$ for the honor of doing it. HOURS and HOURS of preparation everyday - not just when on duty.

I was at the tomb many years ago when a young soldier appeared to be having physical difficulty. He could not focus and was walking a crooked line. A WW2 vet went up and asked him if he could march with him - - way out of protocol. The young soldier did not respond as is the custom. The Vet marched with him gently holding his free elbow until an emergency changing of the guard could arranged. I later heard the kid had a high fever and probably a terrible case of the flu and was admitted to Walter Reed.

It was a very cold and windy day in January on the Potomac. Kid had sand.

[Unshriven]

Longtime lurker, first time poster.....

just a fact check....the ability to lay wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknowns is not a presidential privilege and is actually governed by Federal law.

to quote:

” Also marked by a high degree of ritual and joint service participation are wreath layings that occur during state visits. A visiting head of state will pay formal respects to the sacrifice of America’s veterans in foreign wars by placing a wreath before the Tomb. Similarly, other foreign ministers may also include a wreath laying here as part of their official itineraries.

Include wreath layings by various other public figures and organizations — at the Tomb or at the scores of other memorial locations throughout the cemetery — and the number expands significantly, although most are not marked with the same ceremonial pomp of the state events.

These might be annual observances by veterans groups whose unit has dedicated a tree and plaque along one of the lanes that winds through the cemetery or an organization like No Greater Love, which has made certain that the victims of terrorist acts or other mass casualties are not forgotten. They can also be special events, such as at the dedication of a marker or the centennial or other major anniversary of a battle. And they might take place at such locations as the John F. Kennedy Grave, the Confederate Memorial, or the Memorial Amphitheater. “

http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org/ceremonies/wreath_layings.html

If, as some here have stated, this should only be reserved for the President, it would also restrict various Veterans groups from the practice as well. I think that would be a great shame.

I spent 12 years in the service and regardless of how you feel about BOB, I personally have no problem with anyone who comes to pay his respects to our honored dead.

and just for the record, no I’m not a democrat

[joesbucks]

And to all others: My error on who guards to the tomb.

The tomb of the Unknown is guarded by the US Army,The “Old Guard” not the Marines. They could not be expected to halt the illegitimate President elect and his senile Vice-President,from placing a wreath even if it is not protocol

So they wouldn't stop me?