Effective July 1, 1937, the Army issued orders for the Tomb to be guarded 24 hours a day. Ever since then, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has been guarded continuously-24 hours a day, 7 days a week, regardless of weather. A few years ago there was a particularly dangerous storm approaching Washington DC and it was decided that the guards would not have to perform their duty. They REFUSED to leave the Tomb unguarded and stayed out in that really bad storm, silently performing their duty.
No, there was never a stand down order - that's pure internet BS. The option was to stand guard at the top of the steps, by the Trophy Room, looking down at the Unknowns. Everyone stayed on the plaza.
My brother served as a Sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown. In his long Army career, his service as a Sentinel was what he was most proud of and he was very honored to have been chosen to do so. Thank you both for your care and respect for the American Warrior buried here.
Thank your brother for his outstanding service and dedication as a Sentinel. It not a position taken lightly and having seen a documentary on what it entails, it is inspiring. Thank you, again.
God bless, you and your brother. My brother has been gone for 59 years and I miss him still. He served in Viet Nam and I'm so proud of him. He died at 26 and I don't understand why the righteous die young. It should have been me.God bless our military.
This was hard to watch. My Dad served in Italy in WWII, my uncle in the 101st parachuted onto Normandy and was shot, another Uncle died in the European theater. Thank you so much for honoring our servicemen. And Carol, don't hide your tears.They are a great tribute to those men. Thank you, and God bless you.
When I was in 8th grade, our class took a field trip to Washington DC. We visited Arlington National Cemetery and watched the changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. You could hear a pin drop, it was so quiet during the ceremony. Absolute silence is required as a sign of respect to the Unknown Soldiers. Our class president carried a wreath that he placed on a stand in front of the Tomb. He was escorted to and from the wreath stand by a Guard of the Tomb. Two of my favorite things about the experience are how the weapon the Guard is carrying is placed between the public and the Tomb to show how the Guard is ready to defend this venerable site. Also, the Guard does not wear his rank on his uniform. This is to make sure the Guard is not accidentally outranking one of the buried Unknown soldiers. The amount of care and respect shown to these Unknown soldiers, and what they represent is enough to bring on the tears. I would love to see more reactions about the Tomb and the Guards. Thank you Recky and Carol! Lots of love from Ohio, USA 🇺🇸❤
I too took th high school tour of Arlington. Seeing the changing of the guard was life changing. So solemn. So dignified. So necessary to remember what we sacrificed for this country’s freedom.
When I was in Ohio, we also took our DC trip in 6th grade. The feeling of the atmosphere when you enter Arlington is so different from anywhere else, and while watching the guards change, really is something that you can only truly experience in person. There is so much respect in the air, it feels heavy, but pleasantly heavy.
I accompanied my Korean War veteran father on his Honor Flight. It was such a great honor to go with him to make it possible for him to see his memorials. They were treated like celebrities or royalty or something!!! Every airport, airplane crew, tour bus, hotel staff, bent over backward to provide everything they could have ever wanted. Full meals on the airplane, snacks and lunches on the busses, police escort to every location even in the DC rush hour traffic!!! On ramps were blocked off, and the veterans' busses went right on through!!! We had several WWII vets in our group, and some vets had nurses/medical staff there just for them!!! It was amazing to witness!!
I grew up spending summers near DC so I'd been there a few times. We did an 8th grade DC trip too. We were told to be quiet and respectful. We went to the Vietnam War memorial and one of my friends saw their oldest brother's name on the wall and it hit him, their brother had been almost not real since he died before we were born. (All of us were born in 1975-1976). They started crying and we got them out to comfort them. I think seeing men weeping, touching the names of brothers-in-arms also hit them. We saw the Tomb of the Unknowns before the Vietnam War memorial. It was all too much, for my friend, I think.
I’m American, and every time I hear the story of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers or I hear our National Anthem, I cry. Thank you for honoring us with your reaction. ❤
I'm a Marine Ma'am and I get teary every time I see them walk and I had to mute it for a bit when I heard "Taps." I was not in any big war. But I was in a conflict when Iraq invaded Kuwait. I've served in honor guard for a few funerals, my Honor. I've seen men I was just laughing with and swapping stories with the night before, die. If you think about it America has the ability to bully anyone. We don't! But we go to the rescue and our people die to protect the weak and innocent! We stand ever vigilant to watch for the weak. Semper Fi and thank you for the respect and dignity that you displayed. God Bless! Cry all you wan't know you are not alone!
No words can express my appreciation and respect I have for our nation heros having 3 generations of my family that served [WW2,Vietnam war, Gulf War]thats y my profile pic is of my great grandpa sam wheeler that stormed the beaches of normany on d day he received a bronze star and 2 puprle hearts thanks to god he made it back home after the war thank u and any veteran so much for ur service u guys not only keep us safe but also our amazing allies God bless 🇪🇺🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🗽
As a American. I like to thank you. It warms my heart to see that there are people out there who see how great America is. And how sad it has become that so many of my fellow American's have forgotten our proud history. And have forgotten what so many brave hero around the world have sacrifice for the freedoms we have. I am very thankful for those hero's. I am proud to be American the shining light of freedom. Thankful for our great allies, together we stand and never shall we fall.
I am a 6'3 Special forces combat vet and I have been to Arlington many times, I say this to you because I have dropped to my knees in tears many times over, I have lost many friends all my brothers and sisters that didn't come home will never be forgotten, I know this because I have it all tattooed on me. When I see people from foreign countries pay tribute and Honor our fallen hero's makes me so proud, I stand at salute to you two for this, thank you very much for taking the time.
My condolences and prayers for your Fallen Soldiers 🙏💜❤️🇺🇸! Thank you ta them and you Sir for their sacrifice and your Honorable service to this Great Nation🇺🇸! God rest my Late father Wm C. Towns,Sr USN, Korea (09-20-1934)-(11-06-1999) ⚓️🇺🇸🙏💜❤️ WCT,Jr a.k.a 🐍
I was young when I went to Washington for the first time. The changing of the guard was the event from that visit that has stayed with me the most deeply.
While serving on active duty, I was stationed at one of the two US military installations which operate scientific laboratories to identify the remains of an unknown military member. When notified of an incoming mission, all available personnel would line the streets of the designated route during the Dignified Transfer and salute the remains as they passed by. Hundreds (perhaps thousands) of people, totally silent, paying respects to someone who paid the ultimate sacrifice to their nation. A somber, humbling, and prideful moment to say the least. “All gave some, some gave all…”
@@danmanakBoth my father and mother served in the Army during WWII and had military funerals. The vets who perform their 21 gun salute called it a 21 gun salute. I cried when they played taps.
@deborahasher176 it's easy to Google 3 rifle volley. My dad was a military lifer myself. My grandparents both served in WWII. I also participated in honor guard at funerals. It's a 3 rifle volley, or 3 volley salute. As I said, 21 gun salutes are artillery pieces
My father, while in the infantry, had the opportunity to become a sentinel, he declined, there is so much studying, so much time dedicated to honoring these unknown soldiers, and he knew there were soldiers better qualified for it.
I have been twice to see this tomb and watched the changing of the guards. I cry everytime I think about what I witnessed and I swell with bride that our country has placed this honor on these unknowns. Thank you both for showing this.
My father's 1st cousin, a US marine pilot, went to Vietnam in June of 1965. His plane was shot down in July of 1965. His remains haven't been found. A few years before my aunt Ruth died (circa 2010), a sample of her DNA was taken in hopes that his remains might be identified some day.
The things that draw free nations together is far greater than what separates us. The ways that we are different means nothing, but the things that bind us together means everything. Thank you for another great reaction. I have not been to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers, but it is something that I would very much like to do, and when the guard is changed, I know that I would have tears streaming down my face, and I would be proud of those tears. I love my country so much, and the older I get, the more I realize what a gift our forefathers gave us. Thank you for loving the US as you do, and for being so respectful. It is safe to say that the US loves you too. God bless our honorary American Swedes.
It tears me up that a couple half way round the world from me cares more about our soldiers more than the people that live here 😢 proud American here so thank you for caring about our boys giving their lives for people that don’t appreciate them….
I am ugly crying with you Carol. I have been blessed to witness the changing of the guard once about 30 years ago and it is a very emotional and awe inspiring to see. Watch the videos of the changing. It is amazing. Thank you both for your love and respect for our military.
God bless you both. As a disabled combat veteran, it means so much that not only are you both very respectful, but the members of your channel as well. I'm proud to say that my family has fought in every major conflict and served in every branch of the military since 1776.
It is very touching and appreciated that you grieve with us as we remember those who gave it all for our freedom. For them and their families whose life paths were forever altered. It not about the war but it is about the warrior. Freedom comes at a high cost. thank you for this one.
The sentinel never wears rank insignia while guarding the tomb. Since the rank of the unknowns is not known, the sentinel wear no rank so as to never outrank the fallen unknown
Fantastic reaction....the humanity... I'm always humbled by the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier...Carol, I'm right there with you...the sacrifice and I live my life because of the amazing people willing to defend that...I'm so happy we honored these soldiers that way...Thank you
The Sentinels also wear no insignia during their watch which would identify their rank, so that they do not outrank the unknown soldiers. Very touching and very deserved.
Note: Those rifles are not for show, a Sentinel can and will shoot if someone is deemed a threat to the tomb, it's mostly luck that it's never been pushed far enough that a Sentinel has actually had to fire on someone, as their first warning yell is usually enough to deter most people. If not the sound of the guard chambering a round really makes them second guess their decisions.
I have mentioned this before on other channels, but worth posting again. I had a really close family friend whose husband served in the Vietnam war. He left a then pregnant wife to go serve. He died there, never knowing his little girl. His body was never identified or returned. I cannot think of the Tomb of the Unknowns without thinking about him and his little family he never got to enjoy. In the back of my mind I like to believe that he is one of those heroes buried there....and who knows, he could be!
Carol don't be ashamed of the water works.That just shows your character and ❤. Recky I know it would be a while but save some of these style videos to share with Carol on the next Memorial Day.
Thank you from the daughter of a WWII marine who served in the Pacific and who's uncle also served in WWII in Europe and was taken as a POW. I believe the importance of recognizing those who served became very important after the Civil War and especially the Battle of Gettysburg. In 1865 many who served on both sides did not even have uniforms and wore their own civilian clothing into battle. After the battle, unless the man was identified by someone or had something personal on them to identify them they went unrecognized for their sacrifice. These are some of reasons the military began using dog tags with the Army making them official in 1906. I believe that these "unknown" soldiers from later wars were because while they were helpful they weren't a guaranteed success. To Carol, do not be embarrassed by your tears. They are precious and a glorious way to honor the men and women brave enough to serve.
Recky, I highly recommend reacting to Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. It’s a very short and deeply inspirational speech made on the Gettysburg battlefield about those who died there. It’s considered one of the best speeches ever given.
Hi, every time I see videos like this I cry through the whole video. My father was a retired Air Force who served during the Korean and Vietnam war. My heart goes out to the soldiers dead and alive. God bless you both ❤️🤗🙏
Thank you for taking a look at this video. My family has been here since 1637 and I am half Scottish and Irish and Welsh then I am 37 percent Scandinavian Italian and Greek and North African and Nigerian. I am so proud of my heritage. My family has fought in every war here in America
Miss Carol, I am 59. I served in the US Navy for 10 years. There is no shame in your tears when watching videos like this. I shed them every single time. As for the changing of the guard & their training, absolutely watch them. Even better, should you come to visit the US, make it a point to visit. The Tomb (& Arlington) is open year round. Though specifically Memorial Day (the last Monday in May ) & the 4th of July are the two busiest days. The second Saturday in December is the placing of the Wreaths on every grave. Simply a stunning sight.
The family of those who lost a loved one in war but never got a body back to bury can go there, and know that there is a chance that it is THEIR soldier buried there
I was in the Navy (1981-1985) and my barracks were at Ft. Myer which is adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery (I worked in the Pentagon). It’s an Army base so I got to know many of the soldiers in “The Old Guard” where tomb guards are chosen from. I was privileged to be asked to tour the quarters they go to prepare for their “watch” and told/shown how they prepare. It was incredible. I can personally say these guys are the real thing…they take that duty very seriously. They also showed me the guestbook they have that many dignitaries and celebrities sign when they visit the Tomb and their quarters.
Taking Chance, a movie with Kevin Bacon playing a LT. Col, that escorts a fallen soldier home ... It's so moving about the honor and respect a fallen soldiers get when going home... It's an amazing and truly moving movie... Hope you get a chance to watch or react to it...
The unknown soldier given the highest honors is everyone's missing loved one, who it is we don't know for sure but everyone knows who it is in their hearts.
Thank you, It makes my heart happy to hear other countries hear our stories and see our customs and love them right along with us.. The USA .. Thank you for being our Friends Sweden !!!!!!
As a wife, mother, great granddaughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, great aunt and niece of Veterans I appreciate how much you care. When it comes to our service men and women it so true that “All Give Some and Some Gave All”. God Bless all who have serviced and are serving
I'm sorry I am alittle behind on watching videos. I am so thankful that there is respect for those who have served..........and humbled. My husband passed away a week ago. He was 70 yrs old. He was a veteran. And I am not saying that all people are respected during death.....but the respect and honor that is shown to a veteran.....It helped me get through this hard time. Even though he served years ago.....he was still honored.
You are both absolutely precious people... I'm responding to you as a proud American and as a human being... Thank you so much, absolutely.Love you both
Thanks for caring about us! It means a lot…especially coming from you all. America is in political turmoil right now and it’s so disturbing. Yet, it remains that we are a loving, caring country….you’re right, we take care of everybody. Both my parents were in WW2, mama in the Royal Air Force bomber command, and my dad in the army….making the DDay invasion. It changed them forever! I think we were raised differently because of it. Anyway, thanks for your kind, encouraging words. Love you both!!
Most of us have no problem being called “the boys” as a group (I’m female). I’m so glad I retired before all this “woke” garbage started taking hold. I’ve been retired for almost nine years and I would still do it again tomorrow if I could. Awesome thanks and hugs to you both for your unwavering support ❤
Sweden is a beautiful Country with a fascinating History, from an American, if things ever went south, we are there to stand behind you. God Bless America, and God Bless Sweden.
If you are interested, there is a recording of a comedian, Red Skelton, who recites the pledge of allegiance and then breaks it down word by word with the meaning of each word explained. It is similar in sentiment to this and this Star Spangled Banner ones you have done. I think people will like it very much.
I was taken to Arlington when I was young and I have taken my classes there on a field trip. You get a new found respect for the staff and soldiers who work there. Most importantly, there’s deep respect for the sacrifice made by each military service member. 🇺🇸
I’m crying !! I’m a Proud American and have already seen that video several . Carol!! Cry ! How can u not ? Thank you for ur Love and Respect for the USA! I’m not crying🥲You’re crying !⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤍
I am an American of Swedish ancestry. My great grandfather and his brother came here from Gothenburg. I'm also an American veteran of Desert Storm and the War on Terror. I spent my military career in the US Army Infantry. In the infantry we have a very dark sense of humor and we take very little very seriously at all. Arlington cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknowns is something we take very seriously however. I want to say a sincere "thank you" to you both, as a veteran and someone proud of their swedish heritage, for taking the time to try and understand why we Americans are so proud of our flag and the things it represents.
🇪🇺🇺🇲🇸🇪🇫🇮🗽🗽🗽I cant thank u guys enough for the respect and support u guys show us i can promise u we feel the same way about u both and all our Swedish friends in general when Sweden and Finland became a part of nato to say we were through the roof happy is an understatement
I hate to see both of you so upset. Carol you made me cry too! But thank you for showing such respect for our country. It means a lot to your subscribers that you would take the time to learn our history and our culture and what really makes us what we are. Sending you both a hug.
I’m just an Army mom. So when I visit the memorial my heart is with all the moms who never received their loved ones earthly remains. Thank you for respectfully sharing this hallowed tradition with your followers.
Just before graduation from USMC recruit training, our platoon was an honor platoon. One evening we all marched out to the flag, a big garrison Flag.. we did not know why, but then we were instructed to take it down. With the California sunset in the background, that beautiful flag slowly came down to recruits saluting. To me the flag represented the sacrifice of others, but when it was raised, it’s now our responsibility and honor to preserve the legacy before us. The silence, other than the flag and the bugle behind it…we all had tears in our eyes. There was a feeling that we were joined saluting the flag, by all of those who served before us… a tremendous wave of pride washed over me, for once I felt like I was truly taking part in something much bigger than me… it sank in, it’s an honor to serve, and to be in the presence of those who saluted the flag before my time… and if God is willing.. many more generations ahead after mine. God Bless those who sacrificed so very much.
I have never watched your channel before and the thumbnail for this video caught my eye. I can't tell you how much it means to me to see European reactors that try, and, seeming do, understand the pride we have in our country. I'm not sure when "pride" became a dirty word but, so many people from other countries, especially those countries in Europe, seem to think that American pride is a bad thing. American pride isn't meant to be a bad thing and, it shouldn't be seen as something that is against any other country. I wish that all the citizens of all the other country's had the same pride in their respective countries.
Hi Ricky and Carol. I love your reaction all things American. In case you are wondering, why 21? 21 gun salute, 21 seconds, 21 steps. The war for independents of the United States of America started in 1776. The number 21 comes from adding the number 1776.
Thank you for the honor and respect you show our military. You show more respect than some Americans. My dad was in the Army in WWII. My mom still cried when any military were sent to war until the day she died. She never got over my dad leaving her for Europe.
Although you are not Americans, it is quite clear that you *get it*...why we do this, why it is so important, and what it all really means. Your respect and honoring of our traditions does great credit to you, and I personally appreciate it greatly. God bless you both.
My grandfather just died. He was in the Korean war. Two soldiers came to the funeral and did a ritual for him. I didn't know they would be there, it was really nice.
I have had the privilege of seeing the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and witnessing the solemnity there. I appreciate your compassion toward the United States;.
Thank you for posting this. I have a son In the service of the country of the USA and could not be prouder. You really need to watch the changing of the guard. It’s very sobering . I would like to also say, that when a soldier dies in retirement or on duty he can have full service honors funeral. They find a color guard had to play revoli and taps with a gun salute. And the coffin is draped in a flag given to the closest survivor. Mom or wife. It’s a great honor and people honor their service people by buying g them dinner and we return the favor sometimes. We love our “ boys”!! The guard takes their job very seriously. I was at the grave site when a toddler broke from his family and ran out onto the mat. The guard Drew his rifle and called for the parent. They are serious about the job they do and perform it honorably.
Seeing and experiencing the changing of the guard is one of the most emotional and humbling ceremonies I have ever witnessed. I think every American needs to experience it.
I had the honor of visiting the Tomb and witnessed the changing of the Guard. It was an extremely humble and solemn experience. Those men literally gave everything for our country. Even their names… We may be a young country but our traditions really are beautiful. Thank you for such a respectful reaction 🤍
If you two ever make it to the US and are in Washington DC, you should go and watch the changing of the guard ceremony. It is open to the public. The ship that carried the unknown from WWI, the USS Olympia, is now a museum ship in Philadelphia, PA and you both can visit it. Recky you are correct about the Vietnam unknown having his identity learned. In Hawaii at I want to say Tripler Army Medical Center the US military has a unit that tests remains to find their families. The US military also sends small units to find remains in places we have fought in to bring everyone home. They still find missing remains in Vietnam as well as on various islands fought on during WWII in the Pacific. A few years ago a missing Marine’s remains were found on a small island after the investigation team were helped by an elderly native of the island.
I’ve been to the Tomb a few times and it’s awe inspiring. My grandfather fought in WWI and was poisoned by mustard gas by the Germans but survived. He died when I was a young child. My father served in WWII but was a little on the young side and didn’t see battle. My brother and nephew served as well. I have a soft spot for soldiers.
My grandfather fought in WWI in the Meusse Argonne Forest trenches. He got a bit of gas, and then after the battle, they had to sleep in tents in the cold rain. They weren't allowed to make fires to warm up or dry their clothes. He nearly died there because he got very sick. Months in a hospital in France and the US. I never git to meet him because he died from the resulting lung problems too young.
@@OkiePeg411 I’m so sorry. I also don’t know too much of my grandfather but I remember his gravely voice. My dad said the gas did that to him. He died of lung cancer…not surprising. I’m so sorry about your grandfather too. So sad. I think my grandfather was in the Ardennes but not sure?
America is most proud of our fellow Americans who have died fighting against oppression, especially on foreign lands. Did you catch the part about each of the plane formations were missing 1 plane, known as the "Missing Man Formation"? Implemented after WWII, to represent a plane that has been shot down in combat.
It’s gives families the hope that the unknown soldier is the remains of their own loved one who lies before them. Hope is the most beautiful gift in life. Remember that.
My grandfather fought in Meusse Argonne Forest. The million-dollar barrage. He was a very intelligent, well-educated, handsome young man... drafted and put in the trenches!!! He survived the battle but got very sick during that winter in France, sleeping in the cold rain. They weren't allowed to have fires to get warm or to dry their clothing. They had to sneak off to the woods to have a small fire to try to get warm. He ended up with terrible lung problems for the rest of his life. After being transported to a hospital in South France, where it to a very long time to be able to get well enough to be shipped back to the states, he was still in a hospital on the southeast coast for many months. When released, he went to a new university in Oklahoma (the University of Oklahoma) and became an engineer. He engineered many WPA projects around the area I live in now!!! He died before I was born because of his lung problems.
I got to watch this a couple months ago on vacation. The crowd was huge and people were standing around talking and chatting, kids were playing. Then the bells started tolling and instantly silence fell upon the place and every single person stood, removed their caps, and stayed absolutely still and respectful.
I have always found comfort in the fact, that a mom of an unknown soldier, from one of those wars, can go to the memorial and maybe, for a brief moment, fine a bit of comfort that this could be her son. I'm touched, that we honor our dead, the way we do.
Thank you so much for what you said. The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier is sacred to us. We have lost so many fighting in foreign wars. And yes, America tries her best to take care of her allies. Thank you so much for appreciating what our soldiers sacrifice.😞❤️🐝
My eldest's father and my ex husband was in the Marines from 2009-2015 and we lived on base at camp lejuene during our marriage. I was three months pregnant his first tour when he got injured by an IED explosion that also took two of his friends in the same Humvee. The terror and heartbreak I felt when I got the phone call he'd been hurt, I can never describe. Wounded Warriors called me within an hour and had me on a flight to Bethesda to wait for him to arrive from Afghanistan (Marjah) that evening. It made the subsequent deployments even harder, knowing how he barely escaped death once already. All respect and honor to all our armed forces, those served, serving and still to come. Those who made it home, those who didn't, and their loved ones. ❤
Such an emotional video and a very respectful reaction. You should watch the video about how the modern day service personnel guard the tomb with respect and honor and pride
Watching non Americans react to the history of our sacred monuments and symbols, reminds me of how much my nation has lost of its own identity. More have died on foreign soil and for the freedom of others than died for our own Independence. God Bless you both.
My youngest daughter was fortunate enough to have gone to DC with her high school band to play at the capital and attend the Changing of the Guard ceremony. One student was picked to lay a wreath during ceremony. It was an honor and a humbling experience they will never forget.
I just wanted to say, if you're a Swede, your American accent is absolutely spot on. Where your native accent can be perceived, it is so marginal that it wouldn't be detectable if it were not being listened for. Really awesome man. A lot of work I must imagine.
Hooah! from a female Army veteran 🤙 Thank you for sharing in the honoring of those who gave All. I would definitely watch more reactions of this journey.
Thank you so much for showing this! My father was serving Navy Medic at Pearl Harbour11 We forget the ultimate sacrifice ordinary men and women have freely given out of a sense of Duty!!
To be clear. There is an older Tomb of the Unknown Soldier that is located in gardens by the mansion on the hill in Arlington Cemetery. It is just a stones throw from Kennedy's tomb and the Eternal Flame. This grave is the sight of the burial of unknown soldiers from the American Revolution. We (the US) formalized the Tomb of the Unknown after recognizing similar practices by the French from WW1, though we had already been recognizing this need with less formality for a long time.
When you two are so respectful, it completely closes the gap between us. We are all just human beings in the same world. Love to you both. ❤️
What a wonderful comment.
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When they brought the unknown home from WWI, 90,000 people showed up to line the streets as the casket went by !
Effective July 1, 1937, the Army issued orders for the Tomb to be guarded 24 hours a day. Ever since then, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has been guarded continuously-24 hours a day, 7 days a week, regardless of weather. A few years ago there was a particularly dangerous storm approaching Washington DC and it was decided that the guards would not have to perform their duty. They REFUSED to leave the Tomb unguarded and stayed out in that really bad storm, silently performing their duty.
No, there was never a stand down order - that's pure internet BS. The option was to stand guard at the top of the steps, by the Trophy Room, looking down at the Unknowns. Everyone stayed on the plaza.
Carol,
It's perfectly fine to cry when you see things like this.
My brother served as a Sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown. In his long Army career, his service as a Sentinel was what he was most proud of and he was very honored to have been chosen to do so.
Thank you both for your care and respect for the American Warrior buried here.
Thank your brother for his outstanding service and dedication as a Sentinel. It not a position taken lightly and having seen a documentary on what it entails, it is inspiring. Thank you, again.
God bless, you and your brother. My brother has been gone for 59 years and I miss him still. He served in Viet Nam and I'm so proud of him. He died at 26 and I don't understand why the righteous die young. It should have been me.God bless our military.
This was hard to watch. My Dad served in Italy in WWII, my uncle in the 101st parachuted onto Normandy and was shot, another Uncle died in the European theater.
Thank you so much for honoring our servicemen. And Carol, don't hide your tears.They are a great tribute to those men. Thank you, and God bless you.
Thank you for your familys service, so brave ❤️ And thank you for your superthanks 🌹
My uncle stormed the beach at Normandy as well. He was shot and survived and brought home
When I was in 8th grade, our class took a field trip to Washington DC. We visited Arlington National Cemetery and watched the changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. You could hear a pin drop, it was so quiet during the ceremony. Absolute silence is required as a sign of respect to the Unknown Soldiers. Our class president carried a wreath that he placed on a stand in front of the Tomb. He was escorted to and from the wreath stand by a Guard of the Tomb. Two of my favorite things about the experience are how the weapon the Guard is carrying is placed between the public and the Tomb to show how the Guard is ready to defend this venerable site. Also, the Guard does not wear his rank on his uniform. This is to make sure the Guard is not accidentally outranking one of the buried Unknown soldiers. The amount of care and respect shown to these Unknown soldiers, and what they represent is enough to bring on the tears. I would love to see more reactions about the Tomb and the Guards. Thank you Recky and Carol! Lots of love from Ohio, USA 🇺🇸❤
I too took th high school tour of Arlington. Seeing the changing of the guard was life changing. So solemn. So dignified. So necessary to remember what we sacrificed for this country’s freedom.
When I was in Ohio, we also took our DC trip in 6th grade.
The feeling of the atmosphere when you enter Arlington is so different from anywhere else, and while watching the guards change, really is something that you can only truly experience in person.
There is so much respect in the air, it feels heavy, but pleasantly heavy.
We grew up outside Washington DC and this memorial is the most impactful in my memory
I accompanied my Korean War veteran father on his Honor Flight. It was such a great honor to go with him to make it possible for him to see his memorials. They were treated like celebrities or royalty or something!!! Every airport, airplane crew, tour bus, hotel staff, bent over backward to provide everything they could have ever wanted. Full meals on the airplane, snacks and lunches on the busses, police escort to every location even in the DC rush hour traffic!!! On ramps were blocked off, and the veterans' busses went right on through!!!
We had several WWII vets in our group, and some vets had nurses/medical staff there just for them!!!
It was amazing to witness!!
I grew up spending summers near DC so I'd been there a few times. We did an 8th grade DC trip too. We were told to be quiet and respectful. We went to the Vietnam War memorial and one of my friends saw their oldest brother's name on the wall and it hit him, their brother had been almost not real since he died before we were born. (All of us were born in 1975-1976). They started crying and we got them out to comfort them. I think seeing men weeping, touching the names of brothers-in-arms also hit them. We saw the Tomb of the Unknowns before the Vietnam War memorial. It was all too much, for my friend, I think.
I’m American, and every time I hear the story of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers or I hear our National Anthem, I cry.
Thank you for honoring us with your reaction. ❤
I’m a former Army attack helicopter pilot with combat experience. Thank you for your respect and silence during this video. It means a lot!
Thank you for your service. 🚁
I'm a Marine Ma'am and I get teary every time I see them walk and I had to mute it for a bit when I heard "Taps." I was not in any big war. But I was in a conflict when Iraq invaded Kuwait. I've served in honor guard for a few funerals, my Honor. I've seen men I was just laughing with and swapping stories with the night before, die. If you think about it America has the ability to bully anyone. We don't! But we go to the rescue and our people die to protect the weak and innocent! We stand ever vigilant to watch for the weak. Semper Fi and thank you for the respect and dignity that you displayed. God Bless! Cry all you wan't know you are not alone!
Semper Fi from a Mom of a Marine!!! I've been to Arlington....so quiet! Witnessing the Change of the Guard was SUCH an honor!!!!!
Thank you for your service❤️
No words can express my appreciation and respect I have for our nation heros having 3 generations of my family that served [WW2,Vietnam war, Gulf War]thats y my profile pic is of my great grandpa sam wheeler that stormed the beaches of normany on d day he received a bronze star and 2 puprle hearts thanks to god he made it back home after the war thank u and any veteran so much for ur service u guys not only keep us safe but also our amazing allies God bless 🇪🇺🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🗽
Thank you for your service 🇺🇸
Thank you for your service!
I’ve always heard the Swede were a beautiful people. Thanks for confirming that.
As a American. I like to thank you. It warms my heart to see that there are people out there who see how great America is. And how sad it has become that so many of my fellow American's have forgotten our proud history. And have forgotten what so many brave hero around the world have sacrifice for the freedoms we have. I am very thankful for those hero's. I am proud to be American the shining light of freedom. Thankful for our great allies, together we stand and never shall we fall.
My father is burried in Arlington. Myself being a veteran find it so moving everytime I go.
Thank you for your service 🇺🇸
Thank you so much for your service and your father's. ❤
Much respect and love from Wyoming to you and your precious Father! Thank you to both of you for your service to us and our country!
Thank you for your service❤️
I’m sorry for your loss ❤️🙏
Carol, thank you for honoring our dead with your tears.
I am a 6'3 Special forces combat vet and I have been to Arlington many times, I say this to you because I have dropped to my knees in tears many times over, I have lost many friends all my brothers and sisters that didn't come home will never be forgotten, I know this because I have it all tattooed on me. When I see people from foreign countries pay tribute and Honor our fallen hero's makes me so proud, I stand at salute to you two for this, thank you very much for taking the time.
My condolences and prayers for your Fallen Soldiers 🙏💜❤️🇺🇸! Thank you ta them and you Sir for their sacrifice and your Honorable service to this Great Nation🇺🇸! God rest my Late father Wm C. Towns,Sr USN, Korea (09-20-1934)-(11-06-1999) ⚓️🇺🇸🙏💜❤️ WCT,Jr a.k.a 🐍
Welcome home. Your sacrifice, and service, are not in vain. 🫂 💜 🤝
I was young when I went to Washington for the first time. The changing of the guard was the event from that visit that has stayed with me the most deeply.
Thank you for reacting and having so much respect for our (all countries) soldiers.
While serving on active duty, I was stationed at one of the two US military installations which operate scientific laboratories to identify the remains of an unknown military member. When notified of an incoming mission, all available personnel would line the streets of the designated route during the Dignified Transfer and salute the remains as they passed by. Hundreds (perhaps thousands) of people, totally silent, paying respects to someone who paid the ultimate sacrifice to their nation. A somber, humbling, and prideful moment to say the least.
“All gave some, some gave all…”
"The dead have names. And though we know know not these men who have made the ultimate sacrifice, we will honor them, regardless." - Unknown
"21" a fallen soldier gets a twenty-one gun salute when buried
That's a 3 rifle volley. A 21 gun salute is with artillery or naval weapons
@@danmanakBoth my father and mother served in the Army during WWII and had military funerals. The vets who perform their 21 gun salute called it a 21 gun salute. I cried when they played taps.
@deborahasher176 it's easy to Google 3 rifle volley. My dad was a military lifer myself. My grandparents both served in WWII. I also participated in honor guard at funerals. It's a 3 rifle volley, or 3 volley salute. As I said, 21 gun salutes are artillery pieces
@@danmanakand how many shots are fired if 7 people shoot 3 shots? Basic math here bud
@@evanjohnson4428 its not always 7 people in the ceremony. Once again, Google is your friend.
My father, while in the infantry, had the opportunity to become a sentinel, he declined, there is so much studying, so much time dedicated to honoring these unknown soldiers, and he knew there were soldiers better qualified for it.
I have been twice to see this tomb and watched the changing of the guards. I cry everytime I think about what I witnessed and I swell with bride that our country has placed this honor on these unknowns. Thank you both for showing this.
My father's 1st cousin, a US marine pilot, went to Vietnam in June of 1965. His plane was shot down in July of 1965. His remains haven't been found. A few years before my aunt Ruth died (circa 2010), a sample of her DNA was taken in hopes that his remains might be identified some day.
The things that draw free nations together is far greater than what separates us. The ways that we are different means nothing, but the things that bind us together means everything. Thank you for another great reaction. I have not been to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers, but it is something that I would very much like to do, and when the guard is changed, I know that I would have tears streaming down my face, and I would be proud of those tears. I love my country so much, and the older I get, the more I realize what a gift our forefathers gave us. Thank you for loving the US as you do, and for being so respectful. It is safe to say that the US loves you too. God bless our honorary American Swedes.
It tears me up that a couple half way round the world from me cares more about our soldiers more than the people that live here 😢 proud American here so thank you for caring about our boys giving their lives for people that don’t appreciate them….
I am ugly crying with you Carol. I have been blessed to witness the changing of the guard once about 30 years ago and it is a very emotional and awe inspiring to see. Watch the videos of the changing. It is amazing. Thank you both for your love and respect for our military.
God bless you both. As a disabled combat veteran, it means so much that not only are you both very respectful, but the members of your channel as well. I'm proud to say that my family has fought in every major conflict and served in every branch of the military since 1776.
When a veteran is buried, even in a private cemetery, there can be an honor guard requested. There is a 21 gun salute.
My grandfather, Vietnam vet, died in 2005. The VFW guys came and gave him a 21 gun salute. They'll get one no matter what, we never forget our troops!
It is very touching and appreciated that you grieve with us as we remember those who gave it all for our freedom. For them and their families whose life paths were forever altered. It not about the war but it is about the warrior. Freedom comes at a high cost. thank you for this one.
The sentinel never wears rank insignia while guarding the tomb. Since the rank of the unknowns is not known, the sentinel wear no rank so as to never outrank the fallen unknown
Fantastic reaction....the humanity... I'm always humbled by the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier...Carol, I'm right there with you...the sacrifice and I live my life because of the amazing people willing to defend that...I'm so happy we honored these soldiers that way...Thank you
The Sentinels also wear no insignia during their watch which would identify their rank, so that they do not outrank the unknown soldiers. Very touching and very deserved.
Note: Those rifles are not for show, a Sentinel can and will shoot if someone is deemed a threat to the tomb, it's mostly luck that it's never been pushed far enough that a Sentinel has actually had to fire on someone, as their first warning yell is usually enough to deter most people. If not the sound of the guard chambering a round really makes them second guess their decisions.
i love how much you love our country i really hope yall get the chance to come out here god bless yall and god bless sweeden!
One thing to remember is that each of the unknown and thousands of others gave the ultimate sacrifice on foreign soil.
I have mentioned this before on other channels, but worth posting again. I had a really close family friend whose husband served in the Vietnam war. He left a then pregnant wife to go serve. He died there, never knowing his little girl. His body was never identified or returned. I cannot think of the Tomb of the Unknowns without thinking about him and his little family he never got to enjoy. In the back of my mind I like to believe that he is one of those heroes buried there....and who knows, he could be!
Carol don't be ashamed of the water works.That just shows your character and ❤. Recky I know it would be a while but save some of these style videos to share with Carol on the next Memorial Day.
Thank you from the daughter of a WWII marine who served in the Pacific and who's uncle also served in WWII in Europe and was taken as a POW. I believe the importance of recognizing those who served became very important after the Civil War and especially the Battle of Gettysburg. In 1865 many who served on both sides did not even have uniforms and wore their own civilian clothing into battle. After the battle, unless the man was identified by someone or had something personal on them to identify them they went unrecognized for their sacrifice. These are some of reasons the military began using dog tags with the Army making them official in 1906. I believe that these "unknown" soldiers from later wars were because while they were helpful they weren't a guaranteed success. To Carol, do not be embarrassed by your tears. They are precious and a glorious way to honor the men and women brave enough to serve.
Recky, I highly recommend reacting to Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. It’s a very short and deeply inspirational speech made on the Gettysburg battlefield about those who died there. It’s considered one of the best speeches ever given.
Hi, every time I see videos like this I cry through the whole video. My father was a retired Air Force who served during the Korean and Vietnam war. My heart goes out to the soldiers dead and alive. God bless you both ❤️🤗🙏
Thank you for taking a look at this video. My family has been here since 1637 and I am half Scottish and Irish and Welsh then I am 37 percent Scandinavian Italian and Greek and North African and Nigerian. I am so proud of my heritage. My family has fought in every war here in America
Miss Carol, I am 59. I served in the US Navy for 10 years. There is no shame in your tears when watching videos like this. I shed them every single time. As for the changing of the guard & their training, absolutely watch them. Even better, should you come to visit the US, make it a point to visit. The Tomb (& Arlington) is open year round. Though specifically Memorial Day (the last Monday in May ) & the 4th of July are the two busiest days. The second Saturday in December is the placing of the Wreaths on every grave. Simply a stunning sight.
Thank you for your service 🇺🇸
The family of those who lost a loved one in war but never got a body back to bury can go there, and know that there is a chance that it is THEIR soldier buried there
I was in the Navy (1981-1985) and my barracks were at Ft. Myer which is adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery (I worked in the Pentagon). It’s an Army base so I got to know many of the soldiers in “The Old Guard” where tomb guards are chosen from. I was privileged to be asked to tour the quarters they go to prepare for their “watch” and told/shown how they prepare. It was incredible. I can personally say these guys are the real thing…they take that duty very seriously. They also showed me the guestbook they have that many dignitaries and celebrities sign when they visit the Tomb and their quarters.
Taking Chance, a movie with Kevin Bacon playing a LT. Col, that escorts a fallen soldier home ... It's so moving about the honor and respect a fallen soldiers get when going home... It's an amazing and truly moving movie... Hope you get a chance to watch or react to it...
I love that movie! So moving and educational at the same time! We don't know what we don't know!
The unknown soldier given the highest honors is everyone's missing loved one, who it is we don't know for sure but everyone knows who it is in their hearts.
Thank you, It makes my heart happy to hear other countries hear our stories and see our customs and love them right along with us.. The USA .. Thank you for being our Friends Sweden !!!!!!
As a wife, mother, great granddaughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, great aunt and niece of Veterans I appreciate how much you care. When it comes to our service men and women it so true that “All Give Some and Some Gave All”. God Bless all who have serviced and are serving
I'm sorry I am alittle behind on watching videos. I am so thankful that there is respect for those who have served..........and humbled. My husband passed away a week ago. He was 70 yrs old. He was a veteran. And I am not saying that all people are respected during death.....but the respect and honor that is shown to a veteran.....It helped me get through this hard time. Even though he served years ago.....he was still honored.
You are both absolutely precious people... I'm responding to you as a proud American and as a human being... Thank you so much, absolutely.Love you both
Thanks for caring about us! It means a lot…especially coming from you all. America is in political turmoil right now and it’s so disturbing. Yet, it remains that we are a loving, caring country….you’re right, we take care of everybody. Both my parents were in WW2, mama in the Royal Air Force bomber command, and my dad in the army….making the DDay invasion. It changed them forever! I think we were raised differently because of it. Anyway, thanks for your kind, encouraging words. Love you both!!
Thank you for reacting to this. We should never forget all those who have lost their lives in battle. Especially those whose names we do not know.
Our soldiers.
Are our sons and daughters. There are country. If you touch them in any bad way, God help you.
It's ok to cry especially when it's a true and honorable situation
Carol don't ever be embarrassed about your feelings. Ever. Love.
Most of us have no problem being called “the boys” as a group (I’m female). I’m so glad I retired before all this “woke” garbage started taking hold. I’ve been retired for almost nine years and I would still do it again tomorrow if I could. Awesome thanks and hugs to you both for your unwavering support ❤
Sweden is a beautiful Country with a fascinating History, from an American, if things ever went south, we are there to stand behind you. God Bless America, and God Bless Sweden.
If you are interested, there is a recording of a comedian, Red Skelton, who recites the pledge of allegiance and then breaks it down word by word with the meaning of each word explained. It is similar in sentiment to this and this Star Spangled Banner ones you have done. I think people will like it very much.
That was so awesome...remember that when I was a kid.
I was taken to Arlington when I was young and I have taken my classes there on a field trip. You get a new found respect for the staff and soldiers who work there. Most importantly, there’s deep respect for the sacrifice made by each military service member. 🇺🇸
As a U.S.Marine I have a name for those in the tomb, "Hero's".
Thank you for your service 🇺🇸
I’m crying !! I’m a Proud American and have already seen that video several . Carol!! Cry ! How can u not ? Thank you for ur Love and Respect for the USA! I’m not crying🥲You’re crying !⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤍
I am an American of Swedish ancestry. My great grandfather and his brother came here from Gothenburg. I'm also an American veteran of Desert Storm and the War on Terror. I spent my military career in the US Army Infantry. In the infantry we have a very dark sense of humor and we take very little very seriously at all. Arlington cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknowns is something we take very seriously however. I want to say a sincere "thank you" to you both, as a veteran and someone proud of their swedish heritage, for taking the time to try and understand why we Americans are so proud of our flag and the things it represents.
🇪🇺🇺🇲🇸🇪🇫🇮🗽🗽🗽I cant thank u guys enough for the respect and support u guys show us i can promise u we feel the same way about u both and all our Swedish friends in general when Sweden and Finland became a part of nato to say we were through the roof happy is an understatement
I hate to see both of you so upset. Carol you made me cry too! But thank you for showing such respect for our country. It means a lot to your subscribers that you would take the time to learn our history and our culture and what really makes us what we are. Sending you both a hug.
I’m just an Army mom. So when I visit the memorial my heart is with all the moms who never received their loved ones earthly remains. Thank you for respectfully sharing this hallowed tradition with your followers.
I want to THANK YOU two for the amount of respect you all have when addressing and appreciating our culture and practices in America!
I just love you guys so much ❤. I was crying right along with you Carol. 😢
It's ok to cry.
We still feel the same emotion when watching and acknowledging such amazing American soldiers.
Just before graduation from USMC recruit training, our platoon was an honor platoon. One evening we all marched out to the flag, a big garrison Flag.. we did not know why, but then we were instructed to take it down. With the California sunset in the background, that beautiful flag slowly came down to recruits saluting. To me the flag represented the sacrifice of others, but when it was raised, it’s now our responsibility and honor to preserve the legacy before us. The silence, other than the flag and the bugle behind it…we all had tears in our eyes. There was a feeling that we were joined saluting the flag, by all of those who served before us… a tremendous wave of pride washed over me, for once I felt like I was truly taking part in something much bigger than me… it sank in, it’s an honor to serve, and to be in the presence of those who saluted the flag before my time… and if God is willing.. many more generations ahead after mine. God Bless those who sacrificed so very much.
I have never watched your channel before and the thumbnail for this video caught my eye. I can't tell you how much it means to me to see European reactors that try, and, seeming do, understand the pride we have in our country. I'm not sure when "pride" became a dirty word but, so many people from other countries, especially those countries in Europe, seem to think that American pride is a bad thing. American pride isn't meant to be a bad thing and, it shouldn't be seen as something that is against any other country. I wish that all the citizens of all the other country's had the same pride in their respective countries.
Hi Ricky and Carol. I love your reaction all things American. In case you are wondering, why 21? 21 gun salute, 21 seconds, 21 steps. The war for independents of the United States of America started in 1776. The number 21 comes from adding the number 1776.
Thank you for the honor and respect you show our military. You show more respect than some Americans. My dad was in the Army in WWII. My mom still cried when any military were sent to war until the day she died. She never got over my dad leaving her for Europe.
Although you are not Americans, it is quite clear that you *get it*...why we do this, why it is so important, and what it all really means. Your respect and honoring of our traditions does great credit to you, and I personally appreciate it greatly. God bless you both.
My grandfather just died. He was in the Korean war. Two soldiers came to the funeral and did a ritual for him. I didn't know they would be there, it was really nice.
I have had the privilege of seeing the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and witnessing the solemnity there. I appreciate your compassion toward the United States;.
Thank you for posting this. I have a son In the service of the country of the USA and could not be prouder.
You really need to watch the changing of the guard. It’s very sobering . I would like to also say, that when a soldier dies in retirement or on duty he can have full service honors funeral. They find a color guard had to play revoli and taps with a gun salute. And the coffin is draped in a flag given to the closest survivor. Mom or wife. It’s a great honor and people honor their service people by buying g them dinner and we return the favor sometimes. We love our “ boys”!! The guard takes their job very seriously. I was at the grave site when a toddler broke from his family and ran out onto the mat. The guard Drew his rifle and called for the parent. They are serious about the job they do and perform it honorably.
Seeing and experiencing the changing of the guard is one of the most emotional and humbling ceremonies I have ever witnessed.
I think every American needs to experience it.
I had the honor of visiting the Tomb and witnessed the changing of the Guard. It was an extremely humble and solemn experience. Those men literally gave everything for our country. Even their names… We may be a young country but our traditions really are beautiful. Thank you for such a respectful reaction 🤍
If you two ever make it to the US and are in Washington DC, you should go and watch the changing of the guard ceremony. It is open to the public. The ship that carried the unknown from WWI, the USS Olympia, is now a museum ship in Philadelphia, PA and you both can visit it. Recky you are correct about the Vietnam unknown having his identity learned. In Hawaii at I want to say Tripler Army Medical Center the US military has a unit that tests remains to find their families. The US military also sends small units to find remains in places we have fought in to bring everyone home. They still find missing remains in Vietnam as well as on various islands fought on during WWII in the Pacific. A few years ago a missing Marine’s remains were found on a small island after the investigation team were helped by an elderly native of the island.
I’ve been to the Tomb a few times and it’s awe inspiring. My grandfather fought in WWI and was poisoned by mustard gas by the Germans but survived. He died when I was a young child. My father served in WWII but was a little on the young side and didn’t see battle. My brother and nephew served as well. I have a soft spot for soldiers.
My grandfather fought in WWI in the Meusse Argonne Forest trenches. He got a bit of gas, and then after the battle, they had to sleep in tents in the cold rain. They weren't allowed to make fires to warm up or dry their clothes. He nearly died there because he got very sick. Months in a hospital in France and the US.
I never git to meet him because he died from the resulting lung problems too young.
@@OkiePeg411 I’m so sorry. I also don’t know too much of my grandfather but I remember his gravely voice. My dad said the gas did that to him. He died of lung cancer…not surprising. I’m so sorry about your grandfather too. So sad. I think my grandfather was in the Ardennes but not sure?
I saw the changing of the guard live when I was 13. It was life changing. ❤
America is most proud of our fellow Americans who have died fighting against oppression, especially on foreign lands.
Did you catch the part about each of the plane formations were missing 1 plane, known as the "Missing Man Formation"? Implemented after WWII, to represent a plane that has been shot down in combat.
It’s gives families the hope that the unknown soldier is the remains of their own loved one who lies before them. Hope is the most beautiful gift in life. Remember that.
My grandfather fought in Meusse Argonne Forest. The million-dollar barrage. He was a very intelligent, well-educated, handsome young man... drafted and put in the trenches!!! He survived the battle but got very sick during that winter in France, sleeping in the cold rain. They weren't allowed to have fires to get warm or to dry their clothing. They had to sneak off to the woods to have a small fire to try to get warm. He ended up with terrible lung problems for the rest of his life. After being transported to a hospital in South France, where it to a very long time to be able to get well enough to be shipped back to the states, he was still in a hospital on the southeast coast for many months. When released, he went to a new university in Oklahoma (the University of Oklahoma) and became an engineer. He engineered many WPA projects around the area I live in now!!! He died before I was born because of his lung problems.
I got to watch this a couple months ago on vacation. The crowd was huge and people were standing around talking and chatting, kids were playing. Then the bells started tolling and instantly silence fell upon the place and every single person stood, removed their caps, and stayed absolutely still and respectful.
I have always found comfort in the fact, that a mom of an unknown soldier, from one of those wars, can go to the memorial and maybe, for a brief moment, fine a bit of comfort that this could be her son. I'm touched, that we honor our dead, the way we do.
Sad that the Video image was blocked. Something with such historical significants been blocked from view.
Thank you for showing this! Thank you to all that have, and are currently serving. God Bless America. Proud to be American. Proud to be from Texas.
Thank you so much for what you said. The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier is sacred to us. We have lost so many fighting in foreign wars. And yes, America tries her best to take care of her allies. Thank you so much for appreciating what our soldiers sacrifice.😞❤️🐝
My eldest's father and my ex husband was in the Marines from 2009-2015 and we lived on base at camp lejuene during our marriage. I was three months pregnant his first tour when he got injured by an IED explosion that also took two of his friends in the same Humvee. The terror and heartbreak I felt when I got the phone call he'd been hurt, I can never describe. Wounded Warriors called me within an hour and had me on a flight to Bethesda to wait for him to arrive from Afghanistan (Marjah) that evening.
It made the subsequent deployments even harder, knowing how he barely escaped death once already.
All respect and honor to all our armed forces, those served, serving and still to come. Those who made it home, those who didn't, and their loved ones. ❤
Such an emotional video and a very respectful reaction. You should watch the video about how the modern day service personnel guard the tomb with respect and honor and pride
Bless you Carol 😊 you had me crying. Y'all are so sweet.
Watching non Americans react to the history of our sacred monuments and symbols, reminds me of how much my nation has lost of its own identity. More have died on foreign soil and for the freedom of others than died for our own Independence. God Bless you both.
Former USAF officer, never needed to see combat, but thank you for the courtesy that you show in honoring our fallen soldiers. You guys are the best.
My youngest daughter was fortunate enough to have gone to DC with her high school band to play at the capital and attend the Changing of the Guard ceremony. One student was picked to lay a wreath during ceremony. It was an honor and a humbling experience they will never forget.
I just wanted to say, if you're a Swede, your American accent is absolutely spot on. Where your native accent can be perceived, it is so marginal that it wouldn't be detectable if it were not being listened for. Really awesome man. A lot of work I must imagine.
Thank You so much for doing this reaction. When it's said "Only known by GOD "I always get tears in my eyes 😢
Hooah! from a female Army veteran 🤙 Thank you for sharing in the honoring of those who gave All.
I would definitely watch more reactions of this journey.
Thank you for your service 🇺🇸
Thank you so much for showing this! My father was serving Navy Medic at Pearl Harbour11 We forget the ultimate sacrifice ordinary men and women have freely given out of a sense of Duty!!
Great video I’m glad you’re in NATO too♥️♥️♥️♥️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
To be clear. There is an older Tomb of the Unknown Soldier that is located in gardens by the mansion on the hill in Arlington Cemetery. It is just a stones throw from Kennedy's tomb and the Eternal Flame. This grave is the sight of the burial of unknown soldiers from the American Revolution. We (the US) formalized the Tomb of the Unknown after recognizing similar practices by the French from WW1, though we had already been recognizing this need with less formality for a long time.
No Revolutionary Tomb there. There is a mass grave of Civil War Soldiers in the garden.
It's difficult to become one of the Old Guard, and it's an incredible honor.