Spectator Asked to Stand at Changing of the Guard
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- Arlington National Cemetary Labor Day 2008 - We were asked to stand for the ceremony, and our soldiers are proud of their duties. Please excuse the heavy breathing (sensitive microphone).
The moment happens at the 7:55 mark. Please thumbs up my comment so others will see it.
Ok sir
Thanks
What a sleezy way to get an up vote. Ticking your name won't do a damn thing jerk.
Rowwdy Colt You're an idiot and yes it will.. The more likes the comment gets the higher it is on the page. Who's the jerk now?
Daiden Thomason *ur
In a society that is slowly losing reverence for just about anything, it is good to see something is still sacred.
Makes one want to join the military that much more. Thanks
GO ARMY!!!! tho i know ur watchin and drivin
I'll be surprised if, within the next few years, we don't have a huge controversy to have this taken down because it "celebrates murderers" or some shit
Thank you. My mother *looks* "fine" to the average person, but even though she is only 63 years old she has many chronic health issues and she might have an urgent need to sit and rest. I've worked with military cadet programs to teach the future generations to respect the military, but I must also respect an individual's need to take whatever actions are needed for his/her own health in this situation.
Amen to that. I wish they offered or did something like this for Canadian soldiers. I'd gladly dedicate time to do this honorable service
I respect Specialist Tim so much. I had the honour of walking beside him in assistance for a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns. It was amazing.
Honor*
Nothing but the best for those who gave us their best in defending our great Country.
Thank you
You stand, not out of politics, but out of honor for those who have given everything.
+Hidden Aspects Do you think that the soldiers, sailors, Marines, and Air force, guys all see it that way? No. So fuck off.
+Hidden Aspects I was in the army from 2005 till 2013. so fuck off with that attitude.
+Hidden Aspects I was in the army from 2005 till 2013. so fuck off with that attitude.
***** Well here's the problem:
How has Afghanistan, Libya, and Syria benefitted any corporation outside of select military contractors?
You're speaking Iraq War truth. But not all combat truth.
***** So in other words you don't have an answer. Fine. Since you cannot substantiate your claims your claims are thus considered worthless.
"That which is asserted without evidence can be discarded without evidence"
For those commenters questioning why they should have to stand. Liberalism is the luxurious product of freedom. To not appreciate OR respect the military, essentially the currency which pays for your freedom, is nothing other than ignorant and taking the luxury for granted. When one doesn't appreciate something, they often find themselves losing it. If YOU (the person reading this) loses your freedom, are you going to earn it back by sacrificing your blood...or would you gladly sacrifice someone else's? If it's the latter, shut your mouth and respect the military and its traditions. Especially when asked respectfully at an event someone is making the FREE CHOICE to attend; please explain why someone shouldn't have to stand or leave respectfully.
+Highfidelity1013
As a member of H.M. armed forces . Your comment is much appreciated ( & Heartwarming ...THANKYOU)
Have never seen this before. Beautiful ceremony. Thank you for posting.
Beautiful ceremony, God bless all those who have served and all those who are serving
I was brought to deep tears watching the reverence of this changing of guards ceremony. Thank you, eddystravels for posting it. Sorry for all the wise ass comments to your video. They must not "know what they do" for they are looking at hallowed ground and ceremony.
Nearly 5,000 UNKNOWN soldiers are buried at Arlington National Cemetery. The Tomb of the Unknowns contains the remains of 1 each unknown "Medal of Honor" winner from WWI, WWII, and Korea. The Vietnam tomb is left empty but honors both unknown AND missing soldiers from that war.
The guards all come from the Army. Most wear the Infantry Blue Cord which means that they are qualified Infantry and serving in an Infantry unit. At the Tomb, they wear no rank insignia so as not to possibly outrank the heroes whom they so reverently guard. The ceremoniously way they walk comes from tradition. All the guards I've seen there are also to be honored as heroes (I can tell by the medals they wear). Let me put it this way, I would not want to make any of them angry at me. So, stand quietly and pay attention. Or get off that hallowed ground.
Charles Green Its really amazing in person,I was given the opportunity to witness this on an 8th grade field trip,truly an amazing experience.
Charles Green : THAT'S BECAUSE YOU'RE A BITCH
Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God
^^^Were you born a slimy piece of shit, or did you have to work at it?
+666PaganOccult666 they feast in the great halls and fight on the shining fields. All warriors live in the halls of the all Father
Alex Warnke did Jesus tell you to say that?
No, 666PaganOccult666 , Gunnery Seargant Hartman did.
+Alex Warnke He probably evolved LOL
Every time I see this I am more proud of America.
It would be such a Honor to see this in person...
I got to its pretty cool. I was on a JROTC trip to Marine Corp museum and other stuff like that. and watched the marine silent drill team
Same here. I was fortunate enough to see it with respectful people.
Won a class trip to DC and was there to see the wreath-laying ceremony. Very peaceful, yet sobering.
John Jones it is very cool to see in person. Ceremonies like wreath laying and the changing of the guard are actually public so you could go out to Arlington any time
most of you have no idea what a soldier goes through to get that blue cord. these men are badasses
Who gives a crap about being badass...those who follow order blindly may be badass , but they are fools....sheep if you will
Both sides of every war since napoleon have been funded by same men.
Soldiers are just their victims and have really died just to give these men more power and help them get what they want
A true bad ass know knows history and uses it to figure out how and why we are where we are
Knowledge is powers
Not that soldiers are bad men, but they are fooled and are actually helping to self destruct usa.
As are all those who do anything under order without first asking WHY
your a piece of trash
there are rules of engagement followed by very general orders to always think on your own and the absolute right to not follow any orders that are not just. you have never served my friend but worry not there are good men willing to go in harm's way and fight for you so you can sit in the comfy confines of your house on the internet and spew nonsense about things and twist historical accuracy to for your own very negative and naive agenda.
you think so? blue is for the water they never crossed. red for the blood they never spilled. yellow speaks for itself
What? killed a man wearing $200 of ak47 and flip flops with his $65k missile or some shit?
God bless you sir. You are why I serve. no one will disrespect you. I promise you those men did not know your situation. God Bless you and I am truly sorry. We are all brothers in arms.
No one is forced to go to Arlington and no one is forced to observe the time honored customs and traditions. If you don't like it, don't go. If you do choose to go, please be respectful. Everyone resting there, was someone's loved one, and served our nation. Including my grandfather, a 3 war Navy vet... he earned respect. There's no reason to fuss and fight amongst each other about things like this, it's irrelevant. Just be kind and respectful, and if you don't like something, move on.
I have been honored to witness this ceremony numerous times and it never ceases to amaze me.
I have been reading many of the comments here. This verifies my experience as a supervisor trying to find qualified employees. Many of the younger people have no respect for, themselves, their history, or their elders with more knowledge and life experience. I will leave lack of work ethic for another time.
Perfectly correct response, you are not the only one with the same thoughts and challenges. As far as work ethic.....if you expected Sentinel-like work ethic out of today's employees, you would get sued. Or at a minimum they would think you were some kind of kook.
I laughed when this teenager said he had spent "countless hours" in contemplation. They can easily be counted with simple math. He has had far fewer hours than someone who has lived more years, has more life experience, and is wiser.He's still a teenager! His brain won't finish developing until around age 25 or so.
Its so true everyone hates these two new employees at my work one who just turned 18 another who is still 17 and im 17 i say see the difference between me and the normal
I respect my elders when they deserve respect, not simply because they are elders. Any elder who has served his country, I respect (as is the case in this video). The elder on the street corner shouting at me about how I'm going to hell, not so much.
I believe elders should be shown respect when they act in a manner that is worthy of respect, I expect to be treated by the same criteria when I'm an elder.
who the fuck cares about your problems at work? Your a Moron.
Beautiful ceremony. Had the honor to be at one of the Changing of the Guard ceremonies and it was so dignified.
He didn't ask. He told those spectators to stand.
I couldn't have said it better. Every American should visit this place; it will remind you of who you are without a word to be spoken. It brings with it a heavy reality and begs every person who visits to be proud and to never take what we are for granted.
Man is their anything that isn't negative on TH-cam? So many people now have this me only, do only for me mentality. If you don't like the military or its traditions then go to the Smithsonian. These are young men who spend nearly an entire day on their uniform alone and find this very honorable. Yes, they are Infantry soldiers and are trained as such. After their duty here they will go back to an Infantry unit and crawl in the mud like you wish them to. It is not a waste of time. Truly great nations have honors and traditions like these. Its what makes a great society, great. You know places that don't have these traditions where people only think of themselves? Shitholes.
The tradition is great, the people following this tradition are great, but the reason why this tradition exists - that is, to wage wars, and rarely those of the "just" kind - is not.
I don't think you can blame people for failing to differentiate. People are people, after all. That's how they roll.
if you believe that then you do not belong there watching a very solemn moment
I agree unless you have a bona fide disability you should not have to be asked to stand. Out of respect for the unknowns and those that guard their tomb do it! Or head down. the road to the Smithsonian or some other place
Only one word describes those on TH-cam with the negative behavior: TROLLS!!!
soaringtractor No, giving money to deadbeats with no ambition is a waste of time and resources. Taking pride in our nations deeds and honoring its dead who helped make it that way is never a waste of either time or resources. You sound like a modern day leftists who thinks Government is only there for your benefit.
Whom ever gave thumbs down must not be American. Such an iconic site. God Bless America!!!
Its a matter of respect. Despite who is in the White House or what crazy laws Congress is passing or debating. It's a solemn ceremony and should be treated as such. If you dont want to experience that you shouldnt go. As for the person who got yelled at, im sure that they probably were not even think so im sure that they didnt mean anything by it....you know we Americans have a hard time standing.
@lakotabob It's not just the individuals buried there (there are three to my knowledge, one from WWI, WWII, and Korea) it is a memorial for every soldier who's body was never identified and who was never buried. It's the idea that the tomb represents that is guarded so diligently and respectfully.
I can't believe the ignorance in some of these posts. Unbelievable
August 1963, my Girl Scout troop from Lansing, Michigan laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and I was participant. An incredible honor it was for me even up to this day.
It's all about RESPECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
motaki701 order, dignity, respect, honor and ritual.
I stand corrected. Thanks.
My best wishes and thanks to my fellow veterans, living and dead, for this holiday season. All of us have benefited from your victories and defeats, most of us honor your sacrifices, and the rest of us are misinformed. May your families and survivors share peace, love, and prosperity in the new year.
If you have the ability to walk to the seating area, I think you would have the ability to stand while they change guard. Just my opinion.
True. It's such a long walk!
Probably took a ride on the tour bus lol
carol nelson I'm pretty sure that they don't yell at people indiscriminately. I'm pretty certain that they can tell if someone fainted because all of the people around that person would react to it. The most likely case is that the person was either sitting the entire time or that they chose to sit down at the point that the guard scolded them.
I WILL NEVER FORGET. We must honor them every day, with every waking breath. They gave their lives for democracy, the least we can do is this simple ceremony.
As a US Army Vet i have so much respect for what these gaurds are doing, I have fellow soldiers that i served with buried here. And for everyone here posting your anti American and anti military propoganda you need to understand that the only reason why you sleep peacfully at night is only because of the military. So YOU have two options, Option one is respect America and its men and women of the US Military, or Option two Pack up your things and get the HELL out of my country, hell i will even pay for your plane ticket. i will NOT TOLERATE DISRESPECT twords this country. (i am aware of tge misspelled words autocorrect)
You can't pay for all their plane tickets there's simply too many of them - you'll go bankrupt!
***** right, i totally agree. but the military has done a lot more than just bombing other countries. sure as of late we haven't had too many threats. but the US military has been around for over 200 years. in that time they have done a LOT. our soldiers today are part of the same tradition, they are taking the same oaths, and they are willing to make the same sacrifices. you can hate the politicians who send them on these stupid wars, but that doesn't make the soldiers' sacrifice any less valid. they should be respected for their willingness to fight and die for the country. and anyone who says "oh the military doesn't protect me, they don't save my life, nobody is even attacking this country"... what do you think would happen if we had no military? the only reason nobody attacks this country is because they know our military would destroy them. so they are protecting us CONSTANTLY, it's just a form of passive protection. moreover, without the military, you probably wouldn't even exist. we would have been completely overrun by nazis and your parents wouldn't have even been born. you can go ahead and disrespect the wars we have been fighting, but you can never say that the military doesn't make you safer. it's a ridiculous assertion. the fact that nobody is attacking us now does not mean that we don't need a military. actually it's a sign that our military is doing a good job... honestly i think it's disgusting when people talk shit about soldiers, and i was WAY against the war in iraq. i literally am disturbed that our elected officials were willing to send our soldiers to die out there, all so that some corporations could make a quick buck at the expense of americans. it's horrible. but the people who actually went to iraq? they signed up to fight and die for this country... they didn't sign up to fight an unjust war. even though they didn't get what they came for, that doesn't mean they don't deserve your respect. they were willing to sacrifice their lives to protect you. it doesn't matter whether the war actually made you safer. what matters is that they were WILLING. and you weren't. so you really have no place to insult them. the sad part is that they took an oath, which 99% WOULD OBEY, to give up their lives just to protect your right to insult them. isn't that ironic? they would die literally just so that you have the right to talk shit about them. if you choose to exercise that right, well that's your prerogative, but virtually every decent person on the planet will be disgusted with you. doesn't matter where they're from... even al qaeda would be disgusted at you. you may have insulted their biggest enemy, but your lack of loyalty and your disrespect for the people who fight and die for your country? that's something that nobody likes, regardless of who they are. nobody respects anybody who is ungrateful to their soldiers, just so you know. so talk all the shit you want but it's really not going to do anything, except earn you a bunch of hate. who would want to talk to someone who insults the very people who sacrifice the most for their country? who would hire you? who would befriend you? who would do business with you? who would marry you? only disgusting, ungrateful, immature cowards... people who don't respect a soldier's sacrifice are the same people who are afraid to make the same sacrifice. if you weren't afraid to fight, you would understand what going to war actually means, and therefore you would respect it. your lack of respect shows you don't understand it, which in turn shows that you have never even considered making that same sacrifice yourself. you're a selfish coward, basically. you're a parasite. you think society is here to serve you... not the other way around. you think society has an obligation to protect you and entertain you, etc. when in reality, nobody has to protect you. they protect you because they're brave, selfless, GOOD people, not because they have to. you take that sacrifice for granted... you take your safety for granted. you go throughout your day doing your normal routine, never realizing what would happen if there weren't people willing to throw down their lives to keep you safe. you just assume you have a RIGHT to safety, that some soldier or cop is obligated to protect you. you've always been safe, so of course you just assume it'll always be that way. you think it's just the way the world works. like a child whose parents give him $20 every day, you assume that they are obligated to serve you. you assume that the $20 will just keep coming in, because it always has. you don't realize that somebody had to actually WORK for that $20. in other words, you're a spoiled brat. sooner or later you're gonna disrespect the wrong person, and they're going to want to teach you a lesson about how someone else is working for your safety, all. the fucking. time. and the best way to unspoil a kid? take it all away. let him see how nobody is obligated to serve him. let him see that he doesn't have a "right" to be safe. the only reason he's safe is because his parents work around the clock to keep him that way.
if, after reading this, you still don't get chills at the thought of somebody sacrificing their life to save you, a complete stranger, then you're a disgrace to this nation. there are hundreds of thousands of them, right now, alive in this country. they uproot from their lives... they get on a plane to the fucking desert... they carry over 100 pounds, at least 12 hours a day... they sleep probably 3 hours a day, if at all... they expose themselves to toxic chemicals 24/7... they pick up guns and charge straight into the face of danger, risking their lives to exercise the foreign policy of the politicians YOU elected. don't like what they're doing? vote for somebody else, fucktard. what matters is not what they end up doing. what matters is what they are WILLING to do. and they are willing to make THE ultimate sacrifice, just so you can wake up in the morning and go to work/school/whatever, never know their name, never know they died, never even know that they existed. just so you can walk around completely ungrateful for the strangers who died. isn't that sad? they died, just so you could be totally thankless for their sacrifice. what a horrible disgrace.
i don't believe in god, but if i'm wrong, i want the soldiers up there (who knowingly sacrificed their lives to save mine) to know that i not only respect them, but love them, cherish them, and THANK them. i want them to know that they didn't die in vain. i want them to know that in return for their sacrifice, they will always be remembered and saluted. they didn't know me, but they died for me... the least i can do is show some god damn respect. so that's what i do. i respect them, because they are the lions of our country. they are not only tough. they are not only brave. they are SELFLESS. they are ALTRUISTIC. they are SOLDIERS.
+Toxically Masculine
What can I say. BRILLIANT narrative, I have similar thoughts every time I visit the parents of my oppoes who ''didnt come back ( & yes, shed a few tears)
Even though I'm Australian, this level of respect for those who have given their lives in military service for their country even makes ME proud to be an American.
The M14 is a handsome weapon with bayonet affixed.
***** You are correct.
Dusty Slim no he isn't, jspee1965 is correct. Those are M14s not M1 Garands.
reltjj5150 I thank Sir. you
Meh... I'm an Aussie what the hell do I know.
Too bad that these soldiers don't carry them loaded on this post. Suppose that someone wanted to start some "real trouble."
I've witnessed this 10 years ago on my 8th grade field trip and still never forgotten this. This was awesome IMO.
all this awesome freedom got the camera guy excited and breathing really hard.
The ceremony is so much more than just some entertaining tourist attraction. The men and women who are honored by being assigned to this regiment and duty are representative of the people who protect our sovereignty in this country. They honor the soldiers who gave their lives for our freedom. That anyone would show such disrespect by not standing for the few minutes it takes to complete the changing of the guard is shameful. I salute these soldiers and thank them for their service!
everyone is always asked to stand.
Right, he was just making sure the guy was standing. Apparently the guy was still sitting down, which is kinda disrespectful,
Ajax97 disrespectful for what? an idea? a dead man? Dead people don't matter anymore, they're DEAD. A nonfunctional state where there is no consciousness. Do you see animals doing dumb-ass ceremonies for their dead? Just remove all concepts in your head that we've created (clothes, pattern walking, words, traditions) and look what there is there. What do you see? A human in a non-hunting state walking around and screaming for no reason.
Respect is subjective.
Androvsky
Stay in your craphole, backwards country where you don't have freedom. We respect our fallen who have made the ultimate sacrifice that we can be free.
Backwards country? You mean a country that doesn't bankrupt the entire country by having more than half of its budget in military. You must be insane.
Androvsky And by the way, you say that animals don't show any respect for the dead, and so neither should we. The only thing I can discern from this is that you think that everything that makes humans superior to animals, emotional and intellectual, should be ignored and removed from us, making us no better than common beasts. You speak of a bad country, when all you preach is against humans. Your tirade had no basis and your argument is hypocritical. Please refrain from being such an imbecile next time you decide to voice your opinion.
I just read some of the previous comments and am so upset. I can not even imagine the ignorance of someone wishing harm and death on our Soldiers. My son just returned from a deployment in Iraq and my son in law just got home from his 2nd tour in Afghanistan. I am so very proud of them !!as a mother it has been the most stressful year in my life. My son turned 21 over there, my sil is only 24. there are brave young men and women fighting for our great country!
28 respirations per minute
Thank you for the compliment. The same goes for you, much respect.
well i guess you could say the military is just made of respect and rules. my dad and uncles and grandfathers served and they still all act like there under command of a officer. you never change. so its just kinda a un written rule you could say
Buried in the Tomb of the Unknowns (in the US) are three soldiers. One from the Korean War, and two from World War II. These men rose to fight for their country when they were needed, died in the line of duty, and were unable to be identified. Because they could not be identified, they could not be properly interred, per their human rights. This is how our country shows them the respect that they can not otherwise be granted. Words cannot express the respect I have for these guards and fallen.
I don't understand the leg movements. Why do they kick out their legs when turning or stopping?
they're marching it's same with almost all guards England's Royal army does something similar
It is out of respect, They are making a deliberate motion to stand at attention with every turn they make within walk and during the change. That every movement they make is a salute to the unknowns. There is also a repetition of the number 21. There are 21 steps in the walk and at each turn they stand at attention for 21 seconds, (similar to a 21 gun salute), again as a way to salute the unknowns with literally every single motion. It is really moving to see. When interviewed, the honor guards constantly talk about how every second they walk they are giving every ounce of effort they have to show the highest degree of respect they are physically capable of giving at all times, that this is "their time with the unknowns" and that they have to give them everything they have.
But nothing like as ludicrous.
Yeah, looks very useful :)
***** You're damned right it doesn't. Outdated, self-important, ludicrous macho posturing for little boys hiding behind big guns.
This is truly badass in real life. One of the types of things you need to see in person.
"Respect isn't commanded, it is earned"…Isn't that what you said?…Well isn't the loss of life due to forced oppression and ignorance levied upon a nations population why this country was created in the first place…Freedom of speech, Freedom to worship and education was only a dream…and in the search of that dream we came to these shores,…and "We the People" drafted a nations guideline that allows us to protect ourselves against "All Enemies Both Foreign and Domestic" and to recognize that we are instilled with certain inalienable rights…those "Rights" were paid for in blood and sacrifice,…That sacrifice is what has given you the "Right" to speak out as you have…afforded you your choice of education that you are so proud of… and to firmly stand upon the alter of your beliefs as you do…and without fear of retribution i might add…you command and demand those rights…and i respect that…and i will demand and command it for you and any American to protect our "Rights"... with my blood if necessary... you earned my protection by just being in the fellowship of Americans…So don't you think it's at least possible that a Nations Memorial dedicated to the ones who have fallen in defense of the life you enjoy have already earned our "Respect"?…and you should be the one Commanding and Demanding it for the ones who no longer have a voice to do so…It is your "Right" to do so…
As for me and my family we will always respectfully and with heads bowed quietly stand with respect on such hallowed grounds to honor our nations sons.
God Bless the Flag that harbors you from the storm so many worldwide still suffer…God bless the Fallen…God bless America…and God bless you...
If you have NO RESPECT, give up your citizenship, if you are a citizen, and go to another country. See how far you will get if you try to DISRESPECT any other country. You won't be told to stand, yiu will be made to stand and possibly learn to stand not for 20 min but all day in a jail cell.
I have the utmost respect for these soldiers
0:24 The Old Guard soldier is in violation of FM 22-5 3-4
6:20 The two Old Guard soldiers are in violation of FM 22-5 1-4
aaaaand....care to explain what that is? or going to make us all google it?
nevermind...googled it..lol
Max Detournière They are the Army regulations regarding drill and ceremony.
kraigthorne honor guard regulations differ from the regular d&c regs
Alex Paragon-Singh The last time I checked they are members of the US Army. Regulations are like laws. They only mean something if they are enforced. It looks like the commander of the Old Guard does not give a rats ass about Army regulations and decided to do things the way he likes.
If anyone from the President of the United States to the commander of the Old Guard decided that the Old Guard was going to follow the same rules as the rest of the Army then I will.
Until they do it looks like the Old Guard will keep violating the Army regulations the commander of the Old Guard does not like.
Special Operations is the same way. They have weapons and uniform items that are against regulations, but they use them because they are the best weapons and uniform items for the job that they are tasked to do.
i appreciate how America honours their fallen. I want to see this ceremony live one day.
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My great grandfather is buried in France, from WW1. He shares a grave with an unknown soldier, known only to God, and this is written on his headstone.
Which cemetery?
I respect the sentiment and the request, but what if the spectator had a medical reason to be seated?
Then they shouldn't have come. Shouldn't be touring around DC in the first place if they're that weak and feeble.
That seems unjust. What if she was the relative of a KIA vet or a vet herself?
If you can't stand you wouldn't be siting there without a visible source of aid. If someone has crutches next to them or is in a wheelchair their not going to be asked to stand.
Tristan Fessler Some could have difficulty standing for a prolonged period of time and nowt require crutches.
moncorp1 I have an inner ear condition and 99.99 percent of the time I can walk for miles and miles and not have an issue and then suddenly have an attack out of the blue where I have vertigo so bad I can't stand. I am in no way weak or feeble. I deserve to go pay my respects as much as a non-disabled person.
Much respect to those who died and weren't named the families who will never see them again and to these men who stand guard these people who hating will never understand why you do what you do.
What kind of lazy bum couldn't stand up long enough to dignify this ceremony?
Thank you for posting this video.
I have no problem with the request to show respect. Unfortunately some people would be unable to stand for the five minutes or so of the ceremony. Those with bad backs, legs or just general health problems might need to stay seated or at least stand as long as they can. I would hate to think that a war wounded, disabled veteran might be singled out for failing to stand despite their wounds.
Arlington Cemetary, is a place of quiet reflection and Thanksgiving. It is a place to honor all who have EVER served and most especially, those who NEVER came home.
Am I the only one that doesn't really know what's in those tombs? I mean are there just dead soliders? If so, why are they guarding that? No disrespect, just asking. :)
Really! Really! Those soldiers died for your freedom!!!!!!!!
Honestly? Tomb of the Unknown. Just let that sink in and see what you come up with. No disrespect, just saying.
It's the tomb of an unknown soldier that was K.I.A. Nobody knows the name of the man or woman that was killed, which is why it has the name "Unknown Soldier" in it
Tammy Manning I know they did, and my dad is in the military and has seen people die, so really no need to say that. I was just asking because I just learned about it today, and my teacher wasn't very informative.
B Steez I mean I know they were unknown soldiers.
+The Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge is a military badge of the United States Army which honors those soldiers who have been chosen to serve as members of the Honor Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It is the second-least awarded badge in the US Army, after the Astronaut Badge. As of January 2016, 639 soldiers have been awarded this badge.
I don't think theses guys know crap. I served for the national cemeteries for many years.
I've got an Uncle who served as a Sentinal for years. He always said that while there, you can see battleships, soldiers walking in the night, and other sights while standing guard over the Tomb. No one but the Sentinals see them.
Strange..I consider it way more disrespectful for everyone to be there with their cameras out then for one to be sitting quietly. Thats just me though. They make this seem like some kind of tourist trap.
Second. Although I am glad that these videos exist, because I can't be there, I do feel that the clear "tourist mindset" is there, and it's just disrespectful.
Emperor of Cartoons Still, though. I guess my comment was a bit one-minded; I like that someone is video-taping, and yet don't like those that take pictures. I see the problem in my thinking there. As for the tourist mindset thing, I dunno. Maybe because it's a sacred place :P.
The drill looks very complex, but nothing is too much for fallen warriors. If I was a sentinel I would feel very honoured. Respect from Christchurch, New Zealand.
@evejunkie1942 Great resposne. As a ten year combat veteran you renewed my faith. God bless you.
They are and if they were known, you can be damn sure their family would be grateful for the honor.
Great to see such respect. In New Zealand our tomb of the unknown soldier in Wellington was used as a skateboard park. The government has a fancy ceremony every ANZAC day and then leaves it open to anyone to do anything there. So sad.
THIS IS a representation of our nations sacrifice the names do not matter, the men do not matter so long as the nation and our way of life survive. Your respect is for that.
There is a "please" and a "thank you." It seemed like a respectful request.
It is more than a point of honor. It is keeping an oath made between brothers in arms that until everyone returns home dead or alive, a soldier will be standing guard waiting for them. They are taking the role of the sentry patrolling the wire on every FOB ever held. It is a lot like leaving the porch light on for someone travelling, lost or missing.
Thank you for the video! Thank all of you servicemen for your service! You know that 99 per cent of us respect you but there is always that 1 per cent that are disrespectful because they do not even respect themselves!!
Kid learned a lesson that day. And so did his parents.
You'll feel the Pride that lives in them!
@MrRat5092
Yes, there have been 'corrections' to the uniform, or the weapon. Corrections are made, and then the changing continues.
S/He was the one who shared this moment with us. So what if s/he is a mouth/heavy breather. The changing of the guards is an amazing experience. Everything is done with precision and executed with perfection. My advice to those of you who "complain" about it is to do something about it. Volunteer or keep your comments to yourself. Really, only the people who've served should be allowed to comment on these postings. We know what it takes to wear the uniform.
To show respect to their fallen Brothers that they will stand guard and defend them and this country no matter the cost
Honoring the dead is not a tradition, it is something that those who knows what the blood shed gave them, It started when we realized just how much these people gave to us and that is why we honor them.
Just want to say thank you to those known and unknown who have fought and died for my freedom
@ominub21 It's for any American soldier who died and was never found/identified /accounted for. So it is a representation of all the unknown soldiers who died. (Soldier as in an Army man, sailor, airman, or marine.)
I bet most think what a boring job,but I think what an honor to do !
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i got a tingle up my spine watching this video
Awesome video. Thank you.
The first chapter of Paul's letter to the Roman believers has a great deal just for you. Not just the second part, but the first half, too. Blessings as you grow.
back in my day. i wore my best suit, my best tie, my best shined shoes, i got a clean hair cut, i shaved my beard, and just my golden wrist watch, everytime i visited the fallen. WHAT ARE THOSE CIVILIANS WEARING???
maybe it's only me it ticks off but come on now. i fail to respect these generations for stuff like this
wolf and jackal
Roger Aidecamp yep?
For me, this isn't just The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the US. It is a memorial to all fallen soldiers, from all countries.
We are learning to respect those who paid the ultimate price in defending our freedoms. Respect the dead, for they had the respect to defend your freedoms, and they didn't even have an idea of who you are. It's people like you that are always reprimanded by the guards.
FINALLY!
Somebody besides myself notices!
Thank you.
It is meant to honor their sacrifice. It was never intended to be a tourist attraction but simply became popular later on.
Its crazy how often they have to address people not listening. It happened twice when i was there. Nice vid eddystravels, Sgt. Thames, the one speaking is a very good friend of mine.
They will respect the disability, they just would like to see everybody stand for as long as they possibly can to show their respects
It's because they understand what their freedom costs. It is only fitting that these fallen men, whose remains haven't even been identified, are being given utmost respect.
Its a show because of the Honor and respect. The public has turned it into that. Whether the public is there or not, they do the show. Just dont have the sergeant of the guard give the intruduction. they still do the fancy drill movements. Its the procedure with that honor. Its one of the hardest jobs to get in the military. Even in regular drill and ceremony things are done in a fancy way yet nobody is watching. Loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, Honor, Integrity, personal courage
To add to what Aaron said, the people in the tomb are heroes and recipients of the Medal of Honor and other such awards. The sentinels keep people from disrespecting their memory. Before the guard, civilians would have picnics and the like at the tomb, using it more as a hang out than a place to pay their respects to the dead.
Ahhh... 2008. Before the curse of people attempting to film everything "vertical".
only the toughest guys in the world have their lawyers on speed dial
@brahamella Those "leg kicks" are intended to make sure that everything with the body is square. It's the finishing touch to coming to attention, if you will. It may look silly, but it does square up the body. What I appreciate most about the ceremony is the precision in these soldiers' movements. It really does sum up the United States military, regardless of which branch we're discussing here. Plan. Attack. With Precision. ;-)
That was pretty tight. Marine-worthy even.
Great job. We honor your committment.
This request was pretty "gentle" compared to the other two that I've seen on TH-cam.
fast94ex: Please pass along my love and respect to Sgt. Thames. His commitment and dedication is a reminder to all of my fellow veterans/citizens that we live in a great nation, regardless of stupid people.
God bless these men and all that hey honor.
Been there, it gave me chill bumps.