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I have a copy of the National Geographic Explorer documentary Arlington: Field of Honor, which chronicles the history and heritage of Arlington National Cemetery. There's a fifteen minute segment that deals with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Tomb Guards. It shows just a fraction of the rituals that they go through to honor those they watch over. This is actually my favorite part of the whole documentary. I have a great-uncle who is MIA from World War Two, so this has a personal connection for me.

A few months ago I let one of my coworkers borrow the DVD. When he brought it back, he said that segment was he least favorite, for he could not understand the military's obsession with rituals. I almost felt sorry for him, because that really shows a lack of understanding and comprehension about the military and its heritage.

Nonprofit worker fired after photo scandal at Arlington National Cemetery

Published November 22, 2012

| FoxNews.com

The Massachusetts woman at the center of the Facebook photo scandal at Arlington Cemetery has been fired from her job at a Cape Cod business, MyFoxBoston.com reports.

Lindsey Stone’s employer, Living Independently Forever (LIFE), issued a statement on their Facebook page on Wednesday announcing that they have released the two employees involved in the controversial incident.

“We wish to announce that the two employees recently involved in the Arlington Cemetery incident are no longer employees of LIFE. Again, we deeply regret any disrespect to members of the military and their families.”

LIFE plans to delete any and all comments regarding the incident from their page in an effort to protect their residents, even if the comments were well-intentioned.