Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - During Hurricane Sandy ...

[HMFIC]

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way...rs-stand-guard-at-tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier

 

[HMFIC]

The photo shown above and in the article evidently was taken back in September during a rainstorm and not today.

Nevertheless, it is representative of the dedication and honor that these soldiers show on a daily basis.

Back during Hurricane Irene in 2011, even though the soldiers have a shelter available, they routinely refused to use it.

Here is another:

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[TwoForFlinching]

Every citizen should see it in person.

 

[dennishoddy]

Yeah, I'd like to visit DC one of these days to see this and our other national monuments.

 

[HMFIC]

Yeah, I'd like to visit DC one of these days to see this and our other national monuments.

You should really do it Dennis.
I was fortunate to have taken my USMC school in Quantico and we rode the Amtrack up to DC pretty often.
So many amazing things to see.

 

[cowboydoc]

Every citizen should see it in person.

Agree.

I had the honor of working with some of the Old Guard soldiers when I was on active duty.

 

[Lurker66]

Ive seen it and would stand that watch. Them guys make me proud.

 

[Glocktogo]

Yeah, I'd like to visit DC one of these days to see this and our other national monuments.

It is a sight to behold. Very moving...

 

[okie98]

Those young men would face the Devil himself to walk that post. They always remind me of how much we owe those who gave all.

 

[Glocktogo]

Those young men would face the Devil himself to walk that post. They always remind me of how much we owe those who gave all.

One command barked from them and he'd shut his mouth immediately!