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It's even more impressive in person!

This group of men who guard the tomb - they are just awesome. While I was there waiting for the changing of the guard ceremony to begin, there were a bunch of teen agers there in several groups, who of course became louder and louder. Suddenly, one of the guards stepped to the center of the red carpet and LOUDLY DECLARED THAT THEY NEEDED TO BE QUIET AND RESPECTFUL IN THE PRESENCE OF THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIERS. Wow! It was a stunning rebuke - but one the children deserved. After that .. no one said a word!

These guys take their job seriously .. it's not a fake parade .. it's an honest and sincere tribute to those who have lost their lives defending our freedom.