Posted on 10/30/2011 8:46:12 PM PDT by shove_it
It didn't take more than one warning from the Old Guard for things to get real quiet. But what would happen if people kept talking and laughing? Lets not find out.
Hooo Ahhh! Old Guard!
Thanks shove_it.
Just wait until the Occupy The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier vagrants show up.
Here’s the link ...
http://www.allproudamericans.com/No-Laughing-at-the-Tomb-of-the-Unknown-Soldier.html
Love it! (What? No lock and load?)
That would be a real short occupation.
Just wait until the Occupy The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier vagrants show up.
Let the bastards try. They wouldn’t last long at all.
When I was in D.C. a few yeas ago, I didnt feel worthy enough to be in the viewing stands to watch the guard change ceremony. I actually stood outside and watched the whole thing.
How could anyone go there and behave like this?
I was there when a tourist dumbly tried to cross through the ropes that separate the guard’s walk from the public.
The guard’s first action was to confront the tourist and make a declaration, as I recall being to the effect “The visitor will please return to the other side of the rope barrier!” The guard’s rifle was held across his chest.
However, when the tourist persisted and frankly at that moment didn’t yet understand what was going on, the guard next assumed a stance with his rifle pointed at the tourist, and repeated the declaration.
The tourist then got out of the roped in area.
Amen!
I was privileged to visit the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier in the 1950's and witnessed a similar event, things got very quiet real quick.
But my question is, what will the guard do if someone resists? In all these years I’ve never heard of the guards killing anyone.
I asume they will physically restrain and seek assistance?
I was a SGT in the Old Guard for 3.5 years. The disrespect I have seen would make your blood boil.
I make it a point to go and pay my respects at the Tomb whenever I go to DC. It brings chills down my spine every time. Anyone who can see the ceremony and not be awed by it should not be there in the first place.
I met a couple of the Tomb guard men at a Freeper rally, God bless each and every one of them! They epitomize the best that America has to offer.
This old sailor salutes you!
There are trailer trash all over Washington. The White house I don't mind so much. But Arlinton National Cemetery?
Thank you.
I’ve been at the Tomb every Memorial Day for the last 16 years, got to lay the wreath 2 years ago.
I love watching the Old Guard shut down inappropriate “tourists”.
Wish it wasn’t necessary, but “some peoples kids”
For me the Tomb of the Unknown is the most hallowed ground on this continent.
I was a drafted Pfc, and proud of it in 1962-63.
Thank you!
No one owes me any thanks. Working Arlington was the greatest honor of my life.
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