Memorial Day

[Dorian Gray]

[tbone2u]

Originally Posted by Trey

There is no reason to honor dead enemies. We honor our own. They can do what they want with theirs. The Obama apology tour needs to stop. I am not sorry we nuked Japan at all. They would not have stopped at 2 if it were them.

Because he is a muslim

[Trey]

I don't think he's a Muslim. He is just part of the bleeding heart crew. Muslim folks only make hearts stop by killing people who ain't Muslim.

[GlobeSpotter]

Originally Posted by Trey

.......
Muslim folks only make hearts stop by killing people who ain't Muslim.

.....or pulling the rip cord on their exploding leisure vest.

[Dorian Gray]

[boardman]

Originally Posted by Dorian Gray

A permanent guard is mounted at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, near Washington, DC. This is performed by a single member of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment. There is a meticulous routine which the Tomb Guard follows during a 63 feet (19.2 m) march when watching over the Tomb.[5] The Guard:

1. Marches 21 steps down the black mat behind the Tomb.
2. Turns, faces east for 21 seconds.
3. Turns and faces north for 21 seconds.
4. Takes 21 steps down the mat.
5. Repeats the routine until the soldier is relieved of duty at the Changing of the Guard.

After each turn, the Guard executes a sharp "shoulder-arms" movement to place the weapon on the shoulder closest to the visitors to signify that the Guard stands between the Tomb and any possible threat.
Twenty-one was chosen because it symbolizes the highest military honor that can be bestowed—the 21-gun salute.


Each turn the guard makes is precise and is instantly followed by a loud click of the heels as he snaps them together. The guard is changed every half hour during daylight in the summer, and every hour during daylight in the winter and every two hours at night (when the cemetery is closed to the public), regardless of weather conditions. A guard has been on duty at the site continuously, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, since July 2, 1937.


During the day in summer months from April 1 to September 30, the guard is changed every half hour. During the winter months, from October 1 to March 31, the guard is changed every hour. After the cemetery closes to the public (7 p.m. to 8 a.m. April through September, and 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. October through March), the guard is changed every 2 hours. The ceremony can be witnessed by the public whenever Arlington National Cemetery is open.[6][7]

The guard change is very symbolic, but also conducted in accordance with Army regulations. The relief commander or assistant relief commander, along with the oncoming guard, are both required for a guard change to take place. The guard being relieved will say to the oncoming guard, "Post and orders remain as directed." The oncoming guard's response is always, "Orders acknowledged."

It's incredibly emotional and solemn. Both watching the guard on duty and the changing of the guard.

Originally Posted by SOULMANIKE

If you ever go to DC...You need to see the changing of the guard at the tomb of the unknown solider. It is really someting to see. Rain, sleet, cold or snow...he is there.

The Corp of guards has, in extreme circumstances, been excused from their duty due to weather. They've always refused to leave their post.

[Dorian Gray]

[Dorian Gray]

[Unique_Carpenter]

This morning we stopped into Camp Butler, near Springfield Illinois.
This National Cemetery dates back to the Civil War with
military from every war since also buried there.
One of the gals has a great uncle buried there.
Found it. A couple pics for her mom.
Decided not to stay for the ceremony this afternoon.
There wasn't a dry eye when we left.