Saturday, November 19, 2011

Disrespect/Laughter Not Allowed at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier



Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia:

In the crowd of visitors you can hear loud discussion and laughter. The soldier on duty stopped his march, in response to the outburst, and addressed the crowd demanding that a level of respect will be maintained. The discipline of the Old Guard in the above video is intact. You will notice that before he spoke, he stepped off the path and brought his weapon to the Port Arms position, a position of readiness. While returning the visitors to a more respectful attitude, he continued to give respect to all of those who were present, and to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Then, after he made the request to the visitors, he moved back to the start position at the end of the path, returned to Shoulder Arms and resumed his assigned duty.

Nothing stops the march of the guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The march continues 24 hours a day. When the weather becomes difficult, the march continues.

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