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Wounded warriors honored by Army’s Old Guard (TISSUES MANDATORY)
ARNEWS ^ | Mar 29, 2006 | Spc. Brian K. Parker

Posted on 03/30/2006 5:14:10 PM PST by SandRat

FORT MYER, Va. (Army News Service, March 29, 2006) – Twenty four Walter Reed Army Medical Center patients who were injured in the Global War on Terrorism were honored by the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) March 24.

The Old Guard gave the patients a tour of Arlington National Cemetery, where they also conducted a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Spc. Noah Bailey said he was happy to see so many servicemen and women showing their support at the Tomb.

“It felt good to get all that attention from other military members,” said Bailey, who was with the 173rd Airborne Brigade based out of Vicenza, Italy.

Later at Fort Myer’s Conmy Hall, the patients were treated to an Army full-honor review ceremony.

The Fife and Drum Corps kicked off the review, with the Army Drill Team following. The Drill Team dazzled spectators with such signature moves as “The Fan” and a maneuver that involves tossing a rifle 15 feet in the air from the front to the rear of a moving formation.

Col. Bob Pricone, regimental commander of The Old Guard, thanked the patients for their selfless service.

“Our Soldiers want you to know we have the utmost respect and admiration for your bravery and commitment," he said.

The personal escort for the president of the United States, the Old Guard conducts ceremonies for heads of state and foreign dignities, as well as for fallen comrades at Arlington National Cemetery.

“But today,” Pricone said, “the Soldiers and leaders of The Old Guard and the United States Army Band pay special recognition and honor to you, our wounded warriors.”

(Editor’s note: Spc. Brian K. Parker is with the Old Guard Public Affairs Office.)


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; US: District of Columbia; US: Maryland; US: Virginia; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: armys; guard; honored; old; warriors; wounded

Walter Reed patients join Soldiers from The Old Guard in honoring the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Spc. Nancy Van Der Weide

1 posted on 03/30/2006 5:14:13 PM PST by SandRat
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To: 2LT Radix jr; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; 80 Square Miles; A Ruckus of Dogs; acad1228; AirForceMom; ..

2 posted on 03/30/2006 5:14:39 PM PST by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
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To: SandRat

Their so young.


3 posted on 03/30/2006 5:21:53 PM PST by 359Henrie (NASA needs one more moon rock, its in Mecca.)
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To: SandRat

Thanks for the post of some of America's finest.


4 posted on 03/30/2006 5:22:21 PM PST by jazusamo (Excuse me Helen, I'm answering your first accusation. - President Bush)
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To: SandRat; txradioguy

Ping TX


5 posted on 03/30/2006 5:47:19 PM PST by StarCMC (All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing...thank you Sarge.)
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To: Tailgunner Joe
THESE are AMERICANS!!

They fought to keep the USA safe. NOT MERELY, to interfere in another country's business.

See them and their sacrifices for AMERICA's safety. We AMERICANS have enough to do, just to protect AMERICA from terrorists.

GOD BLESS THESE NOBLE AMERICAN HEROES!!

6 posted on 03/30/2006 5:49:09 PM PST by Lion in Winter (violent islam is the same as just plain islam. No peace at all!! Just mass mayhem.)
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To: 359Henrie

YOUNG and WODERFUL!!


7 posted on 03/30/2006 5:50:19 PM PST by Lion in Winter (violent islam is the same as just plain islam. No peace at all!! Just mass mayhem.)
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To: Lion in Winter

THEY ARE WONDERFUL... can't see too good right now...


8 posted on 03/30/2006 5:51:01 PM PST by Lion in Winter (violent islam is the same as just plain islam. No peace at all!! Just mass mayhem.)
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To: Deconstructionist

PING... bring a handkerchief...


9 posted on 03/30/2006 5:53:04 PM PST by Lion in Winter (violent islam is the same as just plain islam. No peace at all!! Just mass mayhem.)
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To: SandRat

I spent 3 1/2 years in the Old Guard and never did anything this cool.


10 posted on 03/30/2006 5:57:11 PM PST by chesty_puller (USMC 70-73 3MAF VN 70-71)
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To: SandRat

Words can't describe for me right now. Having some trouble seeing right now, too.


12 posted on 03/30/2006 10:09:48 PM PST by Looking4Truth (Radical Muslims and Illegal Mexicans: Too stupid to create so they invade or destroy.)
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To: SandRat

BTTT


13 posted on 03/31/2006 3:04:55 AM PST by E.G.C.
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To: Lion in Winter
concur
14 posted on 03/31/2006 4:54:31 PM PST by 359Henrie (NASA needs one more moon rock, its in Mecca.)
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