Amen!
Posted on 05/28/2018 9:50:55 AM PDT by rktman
The Daily Caller recently had an opportunity to talk with the sentinels who guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. “Many people think that the ultimate sacrifice is giving up your life. But these soldiers gave up not only their lives but their identities,” Staff Sergeant Shane Vincent said.
“When you see a World War II veteran struggling to get out of his wheelchair so that he can stand during taps and salute during taps, that really hits home and lets you know exactly what this place really is about.
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Amen!
Absolutely one of the most sacred places in the world.
Thanks for posting.
Always chokes me up..so many emotions from these photos.
Thanks for posting
Saw them last summer. Very moving and an honor to behold.
We’re renting “Taking Chance” today.
That is a great flick. The first time I saw it, it affected my daily outlook for a month. And I’ve watched it several times since. The caring, yea loving, conscientious care give to the remains of our fallen is SO proper and right and gratifying. God Bless America.
A few years back, I visited the Tomb of the Unknown and had the honor of watching these guys guard/change guard. One of the most reverent, awesome things I’d ever witnessed.
I’m standing in the gallery watching the soldiers and notice way down the hill a guy in plain clothes carrying a bag. When he reached the area of the sidewalk that aligned with the tomb up on the hill, he stopped, turned, laid down the bag, gave a salute, pick up his bag and continued to walk down the sidewalk. Brought me to tears...even out of uniform, they show the same holy reverence for the Tomb.
I would recommend the trip to Arlington National Cemetery for all those who love our country.
Know a guy who was considered for this honor many years ago. For those individuals who guard the Tomb, it is a 24/7/365 job. Off duty, they are expected to maintain the highest standards, no alcohol consumption, no partying off-duty, etc.
Those who guard make a big commitment.
Sacred it is! When one sees those soldiers guarding the tomb and hear taps it will bring tears to your eye.
During the civil war Arlington, formerly the plantation of Robert E Lee, was used as a cemetery for Union Soldiers. After the Civil War many Confederate Soldiers chose to be buried at Arlington. Men of the North and South who did everything they could to kill each other have chosen to buried in the same soil once again as brothers in arms. All the soil those soldiers are buried in is sacred holy soil.
Gardens of Stone, Trailer 1987
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbtMK2w1Wtg
Yup. Saw the whole movie.
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