[shove_it]

Click link for short vid of Tomb Guard shutting down a$$hole.

Hooo Ahhh! Old Guard!

[shove_it]

Here’s the link ...

http://www.allproudamericans.com/No-Laughing-at-the-Tomb-of-the-Unknown-Soldier.html

[VanDeKoik]

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?

[Williams]

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.

[jazusamo]

Hooo Ahhh! Old Guard!

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.

[Leofl]

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.

[Publius6961]

I assume that was a marine, with the healthy pair of lungs. The message was unequivocal. Not a suggestion.

There are trailer trash all over Washington. The White house I don't mind so much. But Arlinton National Cemetery?

[JMJJR]

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.

[gaijin]

Nah..! The one that REALLY thrills is what happened when a kid climbed OVER the ropeline and started screwing around —the guy screamed AT LEAST 5x as loud as this, here, and even performed a (sort of) bayonet thrust..!

I was scared, just watching.

That guy had REALLY practiced it..! Scary as hell..! And inspiring, totally a-propos..!

[70times7]

A few years ago I was one of the chaperons for a group of athletes that stopped at Arlington. They were talking and occasionally joking as we moved around, and I was part of it to some extent. But as we came up he hill toward the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier I stopped everyone about 100 yards away and told them to gather around. I spoke quietly and in somber tones to force them to listen closely, and to help them understand what would be expected. I told them to look around at all of the markers. That the markers hold the names of many who have served our country. Some have died in combat. Their families, relatives and possibly descendants can come and place flowers and remember them.

But at this tomb, those who are commemorated gave their lives for our freedom, for out way of life, and no one except God even knows who they are. They cannot even be remembered by name. I told them all to seriously think about that sacrifice made by so many and to act with reverence and respect as they view the tomb. They did exactly that. I was proud of them.

[UnbelievingScumOnTheOtherSide]

"It is requested that everyone maintains a level of silence and respect!"

That ought to go viral - from youtube to classrooms to occupy and tea party rallies.

[momtothree]

Thank you for posting, shove it! I am just shaking my head about those tourists. When I have gone to the tomb, I get tears in my eyes and say a silent prayer. That’s me... I don’t know how I would react if I was there and some idiots started laughing and carrying on. I guess I was raised differently and for that.. I am grateful to my parents.