I don't know what it meant to the Marine, but this old Vietnam Navy veteran shed a tear or two. The Marine stood in the saluting position with his elbow parallel to the deck for several hours at least. It was quite a physical feat with his right arm quavering to maintain the saluting position. The crowd was taking pictures and the cyclists were saluting him back. It was a real spontaneous happening, which will be remembered forever by those who saw it. We live in a great country and it will be great as long as we keep producing men and women like this Marine.
Good Lord, he probably won't be able to lift that arm for a week. What a tribute from that young Marine.