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Title: The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier is always guarded.
Post by: 2ND COMING on August 29, 2011, 07:19:30 PM: Quote
The dedication and respect shown in this story is the reason why our military is the best in the world. Despite the crazy weather yesterday in Arlington, Va., as a result of Hurricane Irene, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was not forgotten.

This description, and the accompanying photos, were posted on Facebook yesterday by the 3rd U.S. INF Regiment the Old Guard:

"A lone Tomb Sentinel, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), walks his tour in humble reverence during Hurricane Irene in Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Aug 27. Members of The Old Guard have guarded the Tomb every second, of every day regardless of weather or holidays since April 6, 1948."

(http://www.globalpost.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/gp3_fullpage/large-tomb-unknowns-irene-solider-washington-arlington-cementery-1-20110728.jpg)
(http://www.globalpost.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/gp3_fullpage/large-tomb-unknowns-irene-solider-washington-arlington-cementery-2-20110728.jpg)

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A member of The Old Guard walks in front of the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery, Aug. 27, 2011 in Arlington, Virginia.
(3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment - Courtesy)
Title: Re: The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier is always guarded.
Post by: Dos Equis on August 29, 2011, 07:22:37 PM: Nice. :) I was there earlier this year. Chicken skin moment.
Title: Re: The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier is always guarded.
Post by: 2ND COMING on August 29, 2011, 07:24:53 PM: Quote from: Beach Bum on August 29, 2011, 07:22:37 PM
Chicken skin moment.

Yep.
Title: Re: The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier is always guarded.
Post by: Soul Crusher on August 29, 2011, 07:40:38 PM: The military in this country and those that serve is the glue that keeps it together.
Title: Re: The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier is always guarded.
Post by: Soul Crusher on August 29, 2011, 07:42:15 PM: I visited DC once. Saw everything and to be honest - Arlington more than anything is what moved me. Truly a special place.