Voices From The Tomb
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- Montgomery College was granted special behind-the-scenes access to the Tomb Guards and Arlington National Cemetery in order to capture the painstaking preparation and rigorous testing that each Tomb Guard must undergo. The documentary features interviews with Tomb Guards from the past and present as well as rare photographs, never before seen by the public. "Voices from the Tomb" was produced in collaboration with The Society of the Honor Guard -- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a non-profit organization with current and former Guards as members.
Established in 1921, The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier honors the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States in times of war. In the beginning, a civilian watchman stood guard during the cemetery's open hours. A military guard took over duties in 1926, but it was 11 more years before the post evolved to guarding the Tomb 24 hours a day, seven days a week, rain or shine. Today, Tomb Guards are members of the Army's 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment.
Produced by Tom Denne.
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A few years ago a hurricane was headed for DC. It was going to be so bad that the guard was told that they would not be required to "walk the mat" during the storm. To a man or woman, they said NO WAY! The guards did their jobs, changed the guard and walked the mat and didn't miss a beat during the storm. Total dedication. God bless them.
Wow ... that's really something!
FUCK THAT!
GOD BLESS THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!
Those Men Died, So You Can Have The Right To Say, FUCK THAT
Damn. Very impressive
I was a guide in Arlington National Cemetery for three years. I was always touched by the solemn changing of the guard. Being a military kid, Dad was in the Navy, I knew how revered and truly special the Tomb was and is. Please when visiting the Tomb of The Unkown Soldier be respectful and if you have small children with you keep them near you.
Man. Imagine a general telling you, "God Bless you, son" That's an honor of an honor of an honor
Please remember that this honor is extended to all the unknown who have served this country- they are not all located at Arlington. In Andersonville alone there are nearly 500 unknown soldiers who died for this country.
I am a night shift worker like millions a round the world, to all guards that look after the Tomb of the unknown soldier my respect to you all , at night it must be a lonely time but you are not alone ,many people talk about your commitment for your falling comrades,,,, RESPECT DUBLIN IRELAND 🇺🇸🇺🇸👍🇨🇮🇨🇮👍
Tomb Guard is perhaps the highest honorary duty any soldier could ever perform in his life. These men go through intense and exhaustive training, in which just one small mistake will mean failure. When I see images from this sacred site and these dedicated Sentinels maintaining the atmosphere of silence and respect, I always feel a lump in my throat. I salute all of them, who without faltering guard their passed fathers and brothers in arms. Leave no man behind!
Respect from Finland!
Honor as it should be
Not as our current “leader” sees it
May God bless America, please
These brave men, I was a Marine, gave their all for you and me, and now they are dishonored by our so-called leader (puppet)
How could anyone give this the thumbs down? I'm ex military from an allied country and this moves me to the point of tears. God Bless all those involved and those who continue to maintain the high standards......
God bless YOU for your service! ❤
This is old, but I have read comments that said they left a thumbs down because it was SAD! And of course there are evil, disrespectful, uneducated people.
SPC Anthony S. Lavender...(00:18, 41:57)...TGB #356...1989-1991, 1993. First Native American to "walk the mat". So proud.
These are special people, they never say anything negative about this privileged duty. They say it is peaceful and quiet.
"Soldiers never die until they are forgotten, [and] Tomb Guards never forget.” Craig Smith former tomb guard 1970's, perhaps they still say this today, I am sure they do.
Rest in peace! Thank you for your service, I am free because you made the Ultimate Sacrifice, you died for your Country!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
These men and women set a standard that is incomprehensible to most Americans today. I fear today the last glimmer in the pyre of Liberty shines in the hearts and actions of these servicemen. God bless them and their dedication.
Why would anybody give this video a thumbs down . I respects all these women & men that protects this Tomb & May God Bless Them All
Well thankfully and not thankfully because some videos do deserve thumbs down not this one but TH-cam won't allow the thumbs down to stay so you'll never see a future video with thumbs down. TH-cam erased them such as they've done on this video. Now this video has absolutely no 👎. It's definitely appropriate for some trash videos but they just won't let the videos stay showing the 👎 anymore. What's worse is the fake view numbers as TH-cam now as you scroll past a video counts it as a view to that channel despite not even watching it. Censorship at it's absolutely worst. Even if this got a 👎 this is America and we have that protected Right. These men and women fight to protect that right in the only free country in the world that's a god given protected Right.
@@dabzprincess92I agree. I'm guessing it was a "woke" that gave it. I'm 💯% against giving the video a 👎. But it is a right written by Humans to freedom of speech. No god gave this right. There is supposed to be a separation of church and state.
i think this is the only country who gives so much energy into unknowns....... hail. im crying
I am a Marine, and I used to go to DC numerous times for work. Every time I went I visited the Changing Of The Guard. It is so profound and professional that it moved me every time. Freedom has a taste, the protected will never truly appreciate. God Bless the Old Guard.
Thank you for your service.. "Freedom is never free"
With all my respect, thank you so much for your service
If I ever make it to DC this in the top ten of sights I will visit. I will witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony and I will cry like a baby without one ounce of shame...
Could a marine become a guard of the tomb of the unknown soldier
@@covid-192 No.
Thank you amazing gentlemen for guarding our soldiers and preserving our unknown soldiers who gave all for our country. May God bless and keep you all safe. What an honor to be chosen to perform this service. I, a daughter of a deceased veteran, salute you ALL!!! 🥰👏🇺🇲🙏🇺🇲
To all who guard our unknown soldiers may god bless you and give you peace in the performance of your mission
Our Unknown Soldiers should never be forgotten. They gave us freedom for which im forever grateful
What a outstanding honor to be a tomb guard!!!! God bless them all.
I went there as a 5 year old , I am 59 now and still remember it. Thanks and much respect to all who have served and given their lives in defense of our country.
It's sickening to see just how many visitors are disrespectful to the tomb. Then the guards spring into action and correct that situation instantly and in an upmost professional manner. The pride I have in these men and women can't be measured.
You not being disrespectful to t o m b
My husband was a proud member of the u s army such honor & respect army family fort Jackson go army 💚💚💚💚
I could not imagine the emotions, sight, smells, sounds and the heart beats to observe such a solemn display of respect. Thank you.
This sacred place need to be protected at all cost. How anyone could give a thumbs down is disrespectful. God bless our country in these troubled times. A Gold Star to the familys of the fallen , this place means so much to me. My mother is a Gold Star mom lost a brother in Vietnam in 1967. ( PFC Gary Rowlett ) Hats off to these GUARDS YOU ARE A SPECIAL BREED THANKS FROM THE ❤ 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸⭐
We visit the Tomb every time we go to Washington. On our last trip, veterans had been granted the privilege to render the hand salute. This was a striking moment for me.
I had the privilege to visit and see the changing of the guards about 20 years ago. The atmosphere was so quiet and respectful it permeated everyone. Talk about feeling proud of your country and of these men, both those that gave their lives and the guards. It was unique.
It still is very quiet and respectful
What an absolute HONOR and lasting endurance of our Military. I remember when I went with my parents around 14 yrs old. You could hear a pin drop in the quietness and we as children even knew how solemn and sacred this was and still is today..
Thank you for each of the guards who march that day and night 365/24/7 ...God bless each of them and may they always take that to heart and honor for their lives...God bless the unknown soldiers. May they know we will shall FORGET
The Tomb Guards have the respect, admiration and gratitude of the nation. There are no words to describe the importance of their sacred mission.
I know this an old comment. However, I find it moving that many lives collide. I met my wife in a bar in georgetown. I am a 7 year Army veteran. My brother and my best friend both served in the Old Guard. My brother walked Cap horse and my best friend walked the tomb. I am deeply embedded in that endeavor. My respect and admiration goes out to those who do that job and more so to the families that suffered a loss.....May god bless you and your family and rest assured they are well taken care of.
Unbelievable! Semper fi from an old marine
God Bless these men and women that take honor in this duty may America stand proud of these soldiers. we need two stand together now.
I’m an English man. God bless America, God bless American’s may your servicemen/women forever rest in peace and never be forgotten.
As to you, Englishman. God save your Queen.
Reginald Cook hi I’m Marc I’m from Altoona Pa here in US. I Just wanted to Say Thank U & I & I Hope All American’s Appreciate Ur Words.! God Bless U Sir, from Ur Cousins Across the Pond..
@@marcamerine7941 God bless my cousin s across the river
Daniel Felix Amen Bro God bless him
I’ve served with the Brits and they are my brothers, as your countrymen and women are my brothers and sisters. We Americans love your country as family! God bless England and God save the Queen.
My father, who I never met, is buried in Arlington. He was in the 101st airborne and was kia when I was 11 months old. It was hard growing up without him but my mom had many photos of my dad. I've visit him every year for the past 50 years. I'm so thankful for all the respect given to those buried there.
So Very Sorry for the Lose of your Father. . .The Vietnam police action was a terrible time in the US .I am not sure if anything was accomplished during those years except the lives lost of young men and the female support groups .
An Honor to read your post. An Honor to learn about your father.
All Americans should never forget the lives given so we could be free God bless them all for there service
I have never seen such immense dedication coupled with such precision. It is pure perfection. I've never had the honor of visiting Arlington, but after seeing this presentation, I am going to make a point of going to pay my respects to the unknowns AND the amazing soldiers who demonstate a depth of reverence and honor very rarely witnessed anywhere. Thank you to these guards who represent all of us in paying respects and gratitude to those who have given everything to keep us all safe and free.
I first went here for July 4, 1968. I was 10. My uncle James was still MIA in Vietnam. I don’t how or why, but I knew he was being honored for his sacrifice, that he had died. I was right. His name is on the wall.
Makes Me you wonder what happened to people in the US over the years. Now people are tearing down monuments!! God bless you souls who stand guard for the soldiers of our great country!!
As a former Marine, I am in complete awe of this regiment of soldiers. The discipline, poise, integrity, and grace at which they perform their duties is truly exceptional and amazing, I can't wait to see these remarkable soldiers in person. It makes me so proud of my country to know these fine gentlemen are representing the best military organization in the world and on watch 24/7 for our beloved fallen.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart for serving God, Country and Constitution
Roger that my brother !!!
OO-RAH my WARRIOR BROTHERS YOU HONOR OUR HOLLOWED DEAD?? THANK YOU??
As a fellow former Marine: "True dat, fo shizzle!!"
We Jarheads tend to perceive ourselves-- albeit not for no good reason-- as the gold standard for military bearing and appearance. Back when I was in ('87-'91) the Marine Corps was the only branch of the services that issued Class A dress uniforms that had been custom fitted/tailored (if only to such and exacting degree) to recruits upon graduation from basic training.
But the Tomb Sentinels? Those guys are on a whole other level...as well they should be. That is, considering that their sole occupation is to pay honor and respect to American warriors who gave the last full measure fighting for this country, yet remain sadly anonymous. That, along with giving a bit of helpful guidance to any assclown who fails to do likewise whilst visiting
Once a Marine, always a Marine Sir 🙂
My brother told me about this video today and am very proud that my dad did two tours as a relief commander for the tomb. It is an honor to be his son. Nice to see my dad in some of the old pics as well.
Your Dad is a committed Patriot!
Wow ... not many people can say my dad is a tomb guard! Thank him from an ole marine 🙏... God bless
Good book about the Old Guard including the Tomb guards called Sacred Duty. Written by former platoon leader with The Old Guard, Senator Tom Cotton.
@@peterzenewicz329 Tom Cotton was not a Tomb Guard. He was a company commander in the Old Guard, not a Tomb Sentinel.
@@kevindonovan8393 Fixed it. Thx. I was mistaken.
America is the greatest nation on earth where freedom, opportunity, prosperity and our civil society can flourish. We owe a gratitude of thanks to the brave men, women and their families who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Teach you children well.
i grew up around DC and being taken to the Tomb several times. now my mom dad and sister are all buried at Arlington. To me these wonderful soldiers are honoring my dead also.
there is a history of service in my family that goes back to the war of 1812. some day i will join my family in the company of some of our nations honored dead. if you find our commitment to the safety and well being of of our nation objectionable, i pity you
i am a canadian born in england i am in my 70s now ,my dad took me to cambridge ,lincs to see the american air force bomber crew cemetary ,,it was like a field of white wheat ,thousands upon thousands of crosses ,i was always taught to respect the americans for joining in our fight ...i will go to arlington one day ,,,god bless the u,s,a the brits and caucks
We love our allies
Thank you sir,we can always count Canadians and British to be our allies, bless you.
We respect our allies and our fallen allies just as much as our own. Our leaders may have their heads in their asses but the people of our countries would work together again in a heart beat.
saddest thing is a soldier fighting for his homeland only to return to hate 😪 one i can see a day without army's as nobody will want to join
Thank you men, one and all, for having the fortitude I did not have.
The biggest sacrifice of being a soldier is dying and returning home without a name to remember
A profound thought and well stated. Cheers to you AAA Reyes.
Also the biggest Honor
Perfect comment!
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Young men and women
Death is not the driving force and to be remembered for that is not your motivation. You guys from the US take this to the extreme..... in a good way.
Not one of those Unnamed, did this for anything less than what .their country expected.
It is the job of the Government to respect and honour those that gave on their behalf. As an Englishman I am disappointed by my country’s lack of respect to those that did their bidding. War is the most extreme example of politicians who are incapable of doing their job. Those politicians need to know there are some serious consequences to their actions. It seems most politicians feel that HISTORY is irrelevant, both sides of the Pond. I feel safe in the knowledge that the US will, at the very least, acknowledge and support those who fought on behalf of them. THAT is the ultimate reward... 100 times better than the MOH or VC.
I truly believe, you cannot move forward, without looking back at what you did, and what you gave for the place you want to be.
Watching this and other military marching... made me realize why im so proud to br an American citizen. That honor and pride is etched in my very core. Im proud to be American. God Bless our men.
K.D.
I went to Washington, DC. after 9/11/01. I came with two friends of mine, One Army, one Navy, myself, USAF.
We went there on Memorial day. Took Amtrak from New Jersey, (Metro Park) to D.C. We did the "rounds" if you will , to all of the memorials. Then we visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It took all of my strength not to lose it. The Professionalism of the Guard was spectacular. The quietness as they did their walk, was so awesome, that no one present at the tomb moved. Even kids seemed to understand the seriousness of this. It's beautiful to see how one remembers the fallen. It is quite sobering to witness the heartbreak of persons that have hidden their pain of the loved ones that never came home. This is truly an honor to the American spirit and most importantly to the ones lost in battle. My friend and former NYPD Detective was an Honor Guard at this memorial. I can remember his telling me and my buddies how cold, or how hot it was when "Walking the mat".
There is nothing more eye opening than to witness this honor of our fallen. I don't know about any of you here, but I can tell everyone, including my family, what a feeling it is to observe this. I was, and still am in awe of the Soldiers that walk in honor of the Unknown Soldier. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. The keepers of the light.
Ted, thank you from the bottom of my heart for serving God, Country, and Constitution.
Ted Hernandez well said
Ted Hernandez God bless the United States of America and our Servicemen and -women. Thank you for protecting our country !
Ted Hernandez you made me weep.God Bless You All & I thank you for your touching story.And your service.Enjoy your life, you've earned every joy in it.Memorail Day 2018
Ted Hernandez you should go now it probably totally different and change every half hour but i think it cheapens it.
One of the most interesting and awe inspiring videos I have ever had the pleasure of watching. Just wish our elected representatives took their jobs as serious as these great men do.
This documentary is a masterpiece, and I can only say the same thing about the soldiers that guard the tomb of the unknown soldier
I will say with pride for those who fought and died for my country!
PHOENIX INDIAN HIGH SCHOOL BAND Phoenix AZ Placed a wreath there at the TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER. An extremely spectacular event in my entire life. I was only 14yrs old. We also marched in Philadelphia on the 3rd and in Washington DC on the 4th of July.
I have the honor to express my sincere gratitude for unknown brave US soldiers 🙏
God bless America forever.
Make America Great Forever.
Korea US Alliance Forever.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you.
Who could not appreciate this video Thank all our service men and women and Rest In Peace our hero’s
I was so proud to watch Queen Elizabeth II's (herself a British Army veteran of WW2), grandson, Major Harry Windsor, British Army, when he in full dress CLASS-A (I'm sure its called something else) as he laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns, and then to go on to Arlington's section in the wars where he served in with American's, looking up their names, first, and as he located each grave, he honored each resting there, American soldiers he served with who did not come home in the vertical position! Thank you both, Mam and Major ! May the peace of the Lord watch over you, to include your friends and family and all those you love and to include all of those who love you. Dear Lord, please hear my prayer. Amen. So mote it be!
I love these boys who are devoted to their country, and keep respect for their fallen brothers. It's so good to see this tradition carried on today. Thank you guys!
Women, too.
@@tommyodonnell9 Of course, that goes without saying.
I'm so honored to say that I and 3 others from my school have been chosen to present the wreath next month
Congrats Jenna, I bet it was a day you'll NEVER forget.
My congratulations on having been chosen for this honor. I hope you did the school and your classmates proud.
You are a female. So that is impossible.
@@audreymai2773 lol, well it happened me and 2 other FEMALES and one boy presented it, check your misogynistic ass before speaking.
Honored to have occupied this duty for 3-1/2 years
Your loyal service is admired, SIR!!
All will be remembered
Bullshit......
Thank you brother for your service to a brother neither of us knew. It is who we are, the 3% who serve.
TJ Hansen Was a
After watching this video and considering all it has taught me about the tomb guard I am truly without words. Thank you to all those who gave all so that I can be free. Freedom is not cheap it is paid for with the blood of the Brave. Such dedication of perfection literally blows my mind. You have truly brought respect and honor to your profession.
Just awesome. I'm an old Marine and I have nothing but love and respect for my brothers. I'm speechless.
So very honorable of these men and woman. God bless them and God Bless America
Every American needs to visit this place!
So much respect for the people who show so much respect.
Thank you for showing so much continuous Respect and Honour to these soldiers who paid the Ultimate Sacrifice for your beautiful country, the USA, and my country Canada. From the grateful daughter of a Canadian Military Veteran of 22 years who served during the Cold War. May your Guards continue to carry this Honour with Pride. From Ontario, Canada, Jenn. 💖💖🇨🇦
Thank you Jenifer and i thank your father for his service and your great nation God bless you and yours
@Eric Chandler Same to you Eric. May God continue to keep our border open and safe.
The respect and honor shown this tomb and all it represents is truly inspiring and very sobering. Being there impresses you with all that it represents to the military and the men and women who have died with valor for this country and it’s values. The emotion is so deeply moving and something you won’t ever forget.
The true meaning of Memorial Day.
Indeed so!! I am a USAF veteran, My late Father was disabled WW2 veteran, you wouldn't believe it if saw him work
It was my privilege and honor to learn of from this video and how intricate this calling is. Thank you for what you did and for what you do in protecting those who are the unknown and gave their all for our nation.
I'm so proud of the Guards and what they stand for.
Absolutely exceptional, Bless them.
To everyone who is reading this, as we reach Memorial Day 2015, I ask you just one thing.
If you respect the guards, whom are worthy of respect, do not in this situation.
They guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. By giving them an overwhelmed and overjoyed thanks, you effectively forget what you're truly looking at.
You are NOT there to watch the guards. You ARE there, and you ARE viewing the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for just that. The Unknown Soldier.
The Guard is only there so you and others do not vandalize it. Not to be admired, they wear their uniform to the cleanest, straightest gig line not for you. But for the respect of the men whom the tomb represents.
GermKing566 truely right all said. I with more monuments with this type of importance would have the protection this has
The Sentinels' dedication is admirable, but the tomb itself is what's really important.
The perpetual guarding of the tombs is truly amazing. But what this undertaking truly represents is our genuine commitment to preserve the memory for those who gave everything for people will never know of their individual sacrifices.
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My father was a guard at the tomb of the unknown soldiers
I have visited Washington D.C.five times always attend the changing of the guard. As a ex Vet I am always in awe at their professionalism and dedication. Before I return to Ireland I always return to this hallow place. I feel very privileged to have been able render a salute to all those buried at the tomb and in Arlington Cemetery.
I do believe you are still considered a Veteran. Not an ex-vet.
Thank you for your service,
Sir.
No such thing as an ex vet. If you served at a point in time. You are a vet. Period!!! And anyone who tells you otherwise needs to keep their mouth shut!
Sir you are never an ex veteran. Thank you for your service. Another veteran
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That he lay down is life for another.."
My high school band did the wreath change at the tomb of the unknown two days after Thanksgiving back in November. Anyone that has not witnessed the wreath change or the changing of the guard really needs to go see it. It is a BEAUTIFUL ceremony. Love this video!
A wreath change or laying of a wreath?
Each branch of the services has their own ‘elite groups’ and of course they’re all difficult to join.
But I feel the ‘Tomb Guards’ are probably the most challenging to not just join, but to stay in.
I remember well my visit in 1990. The guard had just changed when we got there which I got to see, and now the new guard started his March. With tears rolling down his face. It's one of my most Vivid memories of my life seeing the tears rolling down that young man's face and almost knowing what he was thinking; how grateful he was, and in humility, how privileged he probably felt.
recently when one of the hurricanes was coming through they asked if the soldiers wanted come in for protection from dangers..... everyone refused to leave their duties regardless of the dangers from the storm
I've lived in the DC area all my life (37 yrs) but my first time to this hallowed ground and piece of American history was back in 2014, and it was an experience I won't soon forget. Miles of gleaming white headstones representing such true and patriotic Americans whom have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we may be free, there are truly no words to describe that kind of gratitude!!
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I was able to visit this place of reverence last year and watched the changing of the guard twice while I was there.
I don't think that I have ever seen a more moving display of honor then on that day.
We salute you, the unknown soldiers... until we meet again, that day will come & there’ll be no more separation from...No more suffering... God ❤️ us all.
I remember in Officer Candidate School in Ft. Benning one of our Tac Officers was in the Old Guard when he was an enlisted soldier. Of course he was in charge of drill and ceremony. He was a Captain at the time, so he had been out of the Old Guard for at least 6 years. He was still as sharp as ever (at least in my eyes). Even when he just walked around he was as straight as an arrow, he wore his BDU cap down over his eyes and his BDU's were impeccable. He had the same sunglasses. Super nice guy too.
I learn so much tonight. 21 steps, weapon facing away from tomb, military bearing. That all I have to state before I start losing my military bearing and start crying.
God Bless The United States of America Unknown Soldiers
An Honor to have served , SEMPER FI !
Semper fi and happy birthday USMC
Respect from Portugal 🇵🇹🙏
Thank you so much for your service. Thank you so much for my freedom.
Thank you for guarding the Tomb of the Unknown.
20 + years in the US ARMY , I have done 12 combat tours and thought I was pretty tough . I have to say I could not do what these Men and Women do . Thank You . All of You .
12 deployments? Wow, much respect
thank you sir.... we are all better off for your service....11/11/16
Thank you for your service!
12 tours? 🍺🍺🍺on me
I need to go and pay my respects....every American needs to visit Arlington/Tomb of the Unknowns.
Amen I was there at 18 yrs old and he really moved me. My boyfriend was in DaNang but thank God he made it back. He was never the same after that. This place to me was a beautiful solemn moment that still moves me to this day. I am now 69. Arlington to me is the most beautiful place in America. God Bless our many soldiers who died for our freedom.
In the 70s my husband, a 24 year retired USAF veteran, along with myself & our 2 daughters visited Arlington. It is a profound experience and memory that stays with you forever. My gratitude and prayers are with every individual serving currently in our military and all veterans and their families.
@@sallykrouth5714 I was stationed at Ft. Myer in 1970-72, and walked past the Tomb twice every day, for more than a year. I would time my morning walk to see the changing of the guard almost every day. I lived in the barracks at Ft. Myer, North Post, and worked at the Naval Bureau of Personnel (BUPERS), which no longer exists. The buildings were torn down, and there is the Air Force Memorial now. I really should go see it, if I can get to VA. sometime. Both my children and grandchildren live in Manassas.
@@peterzenewicz329 oh my what a profound experience to do that for a year. I would like to travel the US again and see every War Memorial in each state.
@@peterzenewicz329 wow
I have a U.S. Army Dress Blue Uniform from Ft. Myer. It no longer fits me as I am now 50 years old. I served in the 29th Light Infantry. All of my respect to the U.S. 3rd Infantry. They guard America's most hallowed ground- the resting place of some of our fallen heroes. I could never walk through Arlington Cemetery with clear eyes.
Looks like a very peaceful place and I respect it and all of our honor guards...
What a Beautiful Place & the Amazing Job they do.! & how can there be 115 People out there that would Put thumb down to this Video how can Any1 be So ungrateful
Those 115 are fools rushing in where Angels 😇 love to tread. Their day of heartbreak 💔 and sorrow will come.
Some might feel war is stupid and some might feel it's unnecessary and some, if not most of them, have never known what it is to sacrifice anything. They are incapable of love and honor for others.
@@denisefoxcroft8920 "The Day of Heartbreak"
Witnessed the changing of the guards last week. It was unbelievable. God bless those men.
Very moving, it's enough to bring anyone to tears. All the Respect and there shouldn't be anything less!
Memorial Day 2020 / This vet thanks these vets and salutes the ones lost.
My father was a top Sargent with the old guard back in the 70s when he retired the entire old guard along with generals and senators and congressmen stood for his parade. Grew up on fort Myers knew the guards part of the movie garden’s of stone was based on my dads experience burying the nam dead, it broke him.
The Old Guard is an outstanding outfit. That movie was quite moving, "Taking Chance" is another very good film based on the true story of Lt Col Lance Strobl, US Marine, who took on the duty of escorting the remains of Lance Corporal Chance Phelps from Dover Air Force Base to his final resting place in Wyoming.
Thank you for your honorable duty and thank you for your service. I am a woman Vietnam era Navy veteran. I Salute You
An hour worthily spent watching this. Thank you. Honor, Valor, Respect to all Unknowns, and their Sentinels.
I had the privilege of seeing this in person. Even as a young man it gave me chills. To this day I still get them every time I watch the changing of the guard. God bless these men and women. God bless our service members. I'm forever grateful for each and everyone of you.
God Bless all my Brothers and Sisters, thanks to whom, I am here today,
Wow I am stuck. Absolutely awe inspiring the loyalty respect and honor is exceptional for all the guards I thank for vigilance and dedication
They should let the old tomb guards walk alongside the current tomb guards on a special day of the year in the same type of uniforms and weapons that they used when they were guarding the tomb.
I am a Canadian veteran,respect, respect to the fallens
It is not a role meant to commemorate previous Sentinels. All aspects of it serve to do one thing and, rightfully so, one thing only and that is to honor the memory and sacrifice of those killed in battle who remain unknown at Arlington as well as lost in foreign lands where they fell, never to come home. The Sentinels may reunite to enjoy their common service off hours and away from the tomb but certainly NOT at the tomb. So as not to remember their role and who they're honoring they wear no identifying rank, etc. amongst other practices.
@@danielfronc4304 They do wear rank. They would be out of uniform if they didn't.
@@tryithere Sentinel guards do not wear rank, in fact, there is no rank when you are a guard in a sense as to make it impossible to out rank the unknown soldier. If you look at their uniforms, there is zero rank on them besides the Platoon CO and Sergeant, only for the purpose of identification to their role when carrying out their duties in changing the guard and other honor guard services, otherwise when "walking the mat" themselves, they would never wear rank for the aforementioned reason.
@@nully9047 If you you look at the sergeant of the guard, he is wearing his rank. The soldier walking the mat does not wear his rank but the sergeant of the guard does.
Imagine how they died, their family, their friends, what they saw, what they encountered, who they encountered, and just what battle they fought in to die. R.I.P to al soldiers who lost their lives, they stood up for the U.S when nobody else would.
Thank you for serving for 🇺🇸 blessings to all, Theresa rose 🌹 🙏
Thank you for your service and the willingness to do that!
All the members of Congress should take a bus trip and observe this and then a commoner, a poor person should turn around and say "Start working together, they did." Walk away.
Too many are not smart enough to understand the concept
THE ETERNAL HONOR OF THOSE ABSENT DUE A COST! A SOUNDING RESPECT!
Dear 101327,
You are correct. I contacted the Guards directly and was informed that what I stated was just a myth. They cannot drink on duty or in their barracks. If of legal age they may drink when off duty and not at Arlington Cemetary. There is an approved smoking area. As for swearing anything they do while an active member of the Guard or after they move on that would bring dishonor to the unit is grounds for discipline and the return of their shoulder patch or lapel pin. I stand corrected. Thank you.
An excellent documentary about one of the most sacred sites in our nation. I'm always impressed by the professional comportment of the Guards as they perform their "Walk". It's very heartening to me to see that we still have young folks of this caliber to perform this most highly honored duty. God Bless them all!