Guards at Tomb of the Unknown Will Remain On-Post During Hurricane
Posted by Jim Hoft on Monday, October 29, 2012, 4:07 PM
The guards at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier will remain on-post during Hurricane Sandy at Arlington Cemetery.
Yahoo reported:
Hurricane Sandy is expected to slam the East Coast and the federal government is shut down—but the U.S. servicemen who guard the outdoor Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery will remain on duty.
“They will not abandon their post,” an employee who answered the Arlington Cemetery’s phone confirmed to Yahoo News. He identified himself as “George,” but was not authorized to speak on the record to the media.
The tomb, located just outside Washington, D.C., holds the remains of unidentified soldiers from World War I, World War II and Korea.
The elite sentinels selected to guard it have kept watch continuously at the site since 1948.
And here’s a photo, via The Examiner:
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JenBee commented:
Fills me with pride. God bless everyone who serves in our military; what honest-to-God heroes they are!
GotFreedom commented:
God Bless them and protect them as they stand watch over their fellow soldiers.
Brian Smaller commented:
Obama could learn something from these soldiers. You don’t leave anyone behind.
bg commented:
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It Has Always Been The Soldier
It is the soldier,
not the President who gives US Democracy.
It is the soldier,
not the Congress who takes Care of US.
It is the soldier,
not the Reporter who has given us Freedom of Press.
It is the soldier,
not the Poet who has given us Freedom of Speech.
It is the soldier,
not the campus [community] Organizer who
has given us the Freedom to Demonstrate.
It is the soldier,
who salutes the flag;
who serves beneath the flag,
and whose coffin is draped by the flag,
that allows the protester to burn the flag.
~ Father Dennis O’Brien, US Marine Corp. Chaplain
God Bless America!
God Bless Soldiers everywhere for putting THEIR
lives on the line to protect us ALL from terrorism!
“Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as
they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless
acts they perform for us in our time of need. Please place a
hedge of protection around each and everyone. I ask this in
the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.”
Thank You..
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clarityrising commented:
Lead on my brothers! Obama does not deserve to command soldiers such as you. You are the lighthouse in the storm.
Earthmover commented:
Awesome is all I can say!
GotFreedom commented:
Check out their facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=515517158472398&set=a.515517068472407.121621.109701809053937&type=1&theater
MicahStone commented:
Apparently OBOZO forget to tell them to “STAND DOWN” like he did to the US military who tried to save the Americans being murdered in Benghazi by al qaeda – and by OBOZO’s cowardliness.
Sasja commented:
For those of you interested.
https://tombguard.org/tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier/the-tomb-guard/
CV1 commented:
Awesome tradition. Awesome honor. Awesome soldiers.
The people in the tomb and the people guarding it deserve nothing but respect.
Ghost commented:
If only there was a Law: nobody could be granted the Right to Vote until they visited Arlington, or any National Cemetery- and The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is the Supreme National Memorial. It is impossible to visit the site and not be moved, if you’re a Good American.
I’ve asked a few questions in my visits there and thankfully the welcoming attendants oblige me.
One visit was shortly after 9/11/01 and I hesitantly asked about what the Real Protection was for America’s Sacred Tomb Monument. The Attendant told me more than I think he was supposed to reveal, so I won’t repeat it here, but know this- Arlington National Cemetery is NOT a tourist attraction, it is a military installation. Nothing bad will ever happen there. I felt better.
Absolutely, through every tragedy or weather event, the Rituals NEVER change, EVER.
They make it plain before Changing of the Guard that you WILL Stand, and be Silent.
The Rituals are not for tourist entertainment, the Rituals are Supreme Honor and Respect.
In an unfortunate design, the bathrooms are right next to the door where the Next Guard exits. Also there is a museum mock-up of the uniform.
Horribly, I was standing right there, admiring the mannequin uniform when the door opens and I hear a deep voice asking me to leave. I turned and saw the Next Guard preparing to exit, and there I am IN THE WAY!
I promise you, the escort was polite and I scrammed as fast as I could.
AnnaS commented:
I love our traditions and I love our soldiers! Be safe!
RealMc commented:
God Bless Our Troops, Including my two Son’s.
And may the people of these United States of America have the wisdom to give them a Commander in Chief even half worthy of their sacrifice.
God knows the current occupant isn’t worthy to empty their trash cans on his best day.
Amen.
Mike commented:
Hooah.
Lemonaide commented:
What’s that I see? A bayonet? Maybe someone should tell Obozo.
FurryGuy commented:
Such unswerving dedication and devotion to duty on the part of the service members. Makes this old sailor mist up a bit.
Sandy commented:
#5 October 29, 2012 at 4:14 pm
bg commented:
Thank you for sharing that. I can’t tell you what it means to me. God Bless America.
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