Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guarded Despite Hurricane

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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guarded Despite Hurricane

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This is great!

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."

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The level of dedication from young men making about minimum wage to ensure our freedoms/way of life, is sometimes a little overwelming.
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I remember a pre-Irene interview when another hurricane came ashore the guards were excused but refused. These are the elite!!!
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Denmark- wrote:I remember a pre-Irene interview when another hurricane came ashore the guards were excused but refused. These are the elite!!!



:ymapplause: :ymapplause: O:-) I believe the young men who guard this tomb are the angels sent down to fulfill this position... just the requirements alone are a LIFETIME commitment. God Bless them. :ymhug:
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