Posted on 10/29/2012 11:57:05 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
This photo of soldiers guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the rain has gone viral over social media especially Facebook in advance of Hurricane Sandy.
Soldiers of the 3rd Inf Reg. continue to stand guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, despite the worsening weather conditions surrounding Hurricane Sandy. The tomb has been guarded continuously since 1948.
The photo was taken by Karin Evink Markerton at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, September 18, 2012, in the rain.
Markerton posted a note on her Facebook wall to people tracking the origin of the photo.
"For everyone who has asked, yes, the picture of the changing of the Tomb Guards is one that I took, was taken last month. The link to my online album is below, with the original photo. Apparently the picture has gone "viral", which is kind of shocking me today.
I've seen it a bunch of places, with credit given to a whole lot of other sources. That just doesn't matter to me. What's most important, and please remember this, is that no matter how the photo ended up on everyone's computer, I am just so very proud of these soldiers and the mission that they fulfill every day.
The Old Guard Soldiers were not only guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier today, but also participating in funerals at Arlington National Cemetery, filling thousands of sandbags, dragging water buffalos and generators around. There are some amazing men and women in this unit. It is such a blessing to get to know them, the service of the soldiers and support of their families.
One of the best places to visit if you go to D.C. Really special.
When will they be deserted at their posts?
I was a member of the military for almost 40 years and had the privilege of seeing “The Old Guard Soldiers” on several occasions. They are some of the best soldiers ever.
Last time I was there, I was humbled to share viewing the Changing of the Gurad with a group of WWII veterans on a Honor Flight Tour
My Son-in-Law knows those soldiers. He was in the Old Guard. Sadly, he says there are too many Obamabots who won’t appreciate it. They’ll say the money paying their salary ought to go towards getting them Obamaphones. :-/
Note to the Kenyan; apparently we still use bayonets for honorable purposes. Not that he’d know this directly.
If your blood pressure is running a little low today, go visit the democrat underground site posts regarding this photo. Your blood pressure will be back to a normal high in no time. Thankfully, there are, even there, some who recognize the importance of honoring those who gave all.
A while back I saw the suggestion that such duties should only be performed fully capable soldiers in the absence of suitable disabled veterans.
On the surface it sounds outrageous, but the idea is that it shows a continued respect for veterans, an appreciation of their sacrifice, and a recognition that, though disabled, they are still capable of many things.
Then the issue arises as to which duties would be most appropriate. There are many memorials, museums and funereal duties around the US.
Bayonets!
The clown occupying the White House is not fit to polish the shoes of these soldiers.
I can see 0bama now, ordering that the bayonets be removed from these soldier’s rifles. He’s probably shouting ‘that photo on Twitter is hurting my campaign!’ LOL
Gosh, I never thought about it. I bet those guys were there all during 9/11 as well. Wow! What amazing people!
If that doesn’t stir your patriotic pride . . .
Indeed,one of the most memorable things to see, ever.
That picture sort of sums up America’s situation today, with FEW of us trying to maintain dignity and hold-the-fort defense of America’s Founding Fathers’ principles (i.e., The U.S. Constitution), in a storm of Communist/Leftist/Progressive Agenda gutter dwellers who want everyting given to them FOR FREE, out of our pockets......
Has he ordered them to Stand Down yet?
Pray for America
I was USAF Honor Guard [not at Arlington] and had to serve at funerals in TX, OK, NE national cemeteries ...
We prided ourselves in never falling out ...
Here is an example, from Arlington:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_D5simC_mI
Liberals will never understand a grown man.
thanks
I “facebooked” it on my FaceBook page, linking directly to the Facebook page the photo is from, without the newspaper article.
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