D.C. is Shutting Down because of Snow, But Look At The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier…

Young Conservatives ^ | January 22, 2016 | John S. Roberts

[bolobaby]

I gotta admit - I’d be working hard to get supernumerary on a day like that!

[oldvirginian]

If the Army and the Navy ever gaze on heavens scenes
They will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines.

In Memory:

Staff Sergeant Benjamin Maxwell

Killed 4/18/1983

US Embassy
Beirut, Lebanon

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[usconservative]

Visited D.C. a few years ago for the 4th of July. It was on my bucket list to see the fireworks from the Lincoln Memorial. While we were there, we visited Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Watching the changing of the guard is a very moving experience, especially when you learn all these fine men have to go through, and how they must live their lives to be able to perform such a noble duty.

Just incredible. Thank you for sharing this story.

[Jane Long]

God Bless our nation’s finest.

Keep them safe.

[djstex]

That picture speaks volumes. D.C. takes a break but,
Our Brave Military Carry the Weight!

[uncitizen]

Tear in eye

[1_Rain_Drop]

Two questions:
1) How long do they stand before the guards change?
2) What started this tradition of guarding the Tomb?

[henkster]

We took the boys to the Tomb of the Unknowns when they were ten and six. They were suitably impressed.

God bless these men during this storm and at all times.

[sport]

Don’t worry. By Saturday the media will have figured out a way to blame it on the Republicans.

[generally]

Please join me in praying for the health and safety of these Honor Guards and for all of our servicemen and women.

God bless our troops.

[rainee]

When we visited, think I remember reading/hearing the weapons are functional but unloaded.

[RitaOK]

God Bless America. God Bless Her Fighting Sons.

[hoagy62]

1)They change every 30 minutes.

2)They’ve been guarding the Tomb continuously since 1947.

[Boonie]

This can be found online...I don’t remember exactly the answers...

[RitaOK]

Yes, mine too. Poignant victory, here.

[Boonie]

Thank you....

[Boonie]

The mind gets a little foggy after the years I’ve lived...*LOL*

[exit82]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomb_of_the_Unknowns

Answers to your questions.

Very moving to see this in DC. Nice view of DC from there as well.

[RitaOK]

RIP, dear Staff Sergeant Maxwell.