Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - what happened during the hurricane?

[GoDawgs]

If you were interested in what happened to the Tomb of the Unknown Solider during the hurricane, see the pics in the link:

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guarded Despite Hurricane - Elisabeth Meinecke

"Members of The Old Guard have guarded the Tomb every second, of every day regardless of weather or holidays since April 6, 1948"





(Mods, wasn't sure which category this should be in, so move it as you wish.)

 

[GBuck]

My cousin was part of the Old Guard, though he did not do the Tomb. He said those are the most dedicated guys in the military, borderlining on obsession. God bless them.

 

[eldirector]

"Dedication" - these guys have it. Besides, a little rain and wind can't stop the US military for performing their missions.

 

[Hammerhead]

Those Tomb Guards are 100% Grade A Badasses. Even more so for walking those 21 steps in the face of a hurricane.

 

[SSGSAD]

Those Tomb Guards are 100% Grade A Badasses. Even more so for walking those 21 steps in the face of a hurricane.

I saw this on the news, I KNEW, they wouldn't let us down .....

 

[Mosinguy]

Badass

 

[JStang314]

This isnt the first time this has happened. All I can say is hell yeah, those guys are awesome, as are all of our military.

 

[Westside]

And that right there is why we are the greatest country in the world.

 

[wrigleycub]

Good on them!

 

[SmileDocHill]

(Mods, wasn't sure which category this should be in, so move it as you wish.)

I looked but since we don't have a sub-forum dedicated to "Totally awesome threads only!" We'll likely just leave it here.

 

[7th Stepper]

My cousin was part of the Old Guard, though he did not do the Tomb. He said those are the most dedicated guys in the military, borderlining on obsession. God bless them.

And I'll bet he was a 3rd Degree Mason as well. Possibly Scottish Rite? My FIL was all 3. 3rd Degree Mason, Scottish Rite, and Shriner also. One of the 2 best and most honest men you could ever have the privilege of meeting. IMO.
My Respects, they're earned and deserved!
7th Stepper

 

[Earl Sinclair]

Glad to see some things really don't change. I was privileged to observe the Changing of the Guard on my 8th grade class trip to D.C. A stop to pay respects at the Tomb should be on every American's bucket list, as well as every field trip to the District.