Koreans React To Why You Never Mess With A Guard Of The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier
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- Опубліковано 27 лис 2021
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One of my favorite facts about the guards is that they wear no insignia of rank so that no one will ever outrank the Unknowns. It’s a sign of respect that I think is so special.
I served (U.S. Navy) and even watched documentaries about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, but I did not know that, interesting! Thanks!!!
Well the Sgt does during changing of the guard.
No they still where they rank and insignia.
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@@gundam124Bold statement, can you provide any sources for it? My research backs Nycco G's post although the relief commander/deputies do have insignia on their uniforms
My dad was a guard of the unknown solider. It's a lifetime honor.
Wow, congratulations. What an honor to have in your family.
For a lifetime the guards are not allowed to behave in a way the might bring dishonor to the uniform, ie drunkenness, fighting, and swearing.
You must be So Proud!
What an honor...
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I am an American and I can't even imagine not respecting the men and women that fight and die for your country. That mentality is so ingrained in the U.S. and we are taught that from a very early age, so watching that woman climb over the barricade for a photo was just so appalling to me. Not only did she know better but there are signs all over the place with warnings...she completely disregarded the rules for personal gain, she disrespected all soldiers, dead or alive. We have so many freedoms in this country because of those men and women who stepped up and VOLUNTEERED to fight, the very least we can do is follow the rules when we visit those monuments.
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That is a new view. The way Vietnam vets were treated was abysmal.. so pleased it's changed
You guys take life for granted and you think I'm going to let you be a contagious filth on the earth without "going all in"?
Is there any doubt that people who take their own lives for granted don't take other people's lives for granted, and infect them with your regret?
Is there any doubt that you're unsuccessful soldiers because you're jealous, and that you're jealous because you're unsuccessful soldiers?
There are four soldiers that have been buried in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, one each for World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. However, the body buried on behalf of soldiers in Vietnam was later exhumed. DNA testing helped identify the body as Lt. Michael Joseph Blassie, and it was returned home. The crypt designated for the Vietnam War Unknown remains vacant. On September 17, 1999 (National POW/MIA Recognition Day) it was rededicated to honor all missing U.S. service members from the Vietnam War.
To clarify - only the WWI Unknown Soldier is in the Tomb. The others are in crypts, directly in front of the Tomb.
Doesn’t exhuming to DNA test go against the entire concept of the Tomb of the unknown soldier?
( It’d be something else if part of the testing was to begin a new practice of increasing the likelihood of getting them home, informing families. Not that there was a lack of effort)
My question isn’t intended to be negatively critical, to be negative. Was trying to see if the testing was part of some sort of initiative.
Edit: Thanks Tommy.
@@notsoberoveranalyzer8264 For the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for the Vietnam War, by May 1984, only one set of recovered American remains from Vietnam had not been fully identified.
The Department of Defense and civilian partners continued working to identify remains recovered from Vietnam. Through these efforts, they reviewed evidence that suggested the Vietnam War Unknown was likely Air Force 1st Lt. Michael Joseph Blassie, a pilot who had been shot down in 1972. At the request of Blassie’s family, the Department of Defense exhumed the remains from the Vietnam Unknown’s crypt on May 14, 1998. Using DNA testing, scientists positively identified the remains as those of Blassie. In accordance with the wishes of his family, Blassie was reinterred at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. The crypt designated for the Vietnam War Unknown remains vacant. On September 17, 1999 - National POW/MIA Recognition Day - it was rededicated to honor all missing U.S. service members from the Vietnam War.
This is the official information from Arlington National Cemetery. They always knew with technology advancement, specifically the Vietnam Soldier, at some point would be able to be identified.
Actually, the reason why those soldier was included in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, is because President Carter was under tremendous pressure to recognize the Vietnam War. To this day, even though US history books touch on the Vietnam War, it is technically considered by the US government and US military as not as a war but as a US military police action. In the military during boot camp (yes, first hand knowledge by myself), they specially made a point to say that the US never lost a war. When asked what about Vietnam, the response was that the US military didn't lose the war because it was not our war. We sent troops (this so far is the last time the draft was used) to aid, but this was not the US's war with Vietnam. This was a war between the north and south. It's been quite a hot button and highly sensitive topic for decades about how the US teaches and acknowledges the war.
Sorry this was such a long explanation.
@@alyare very very informative. Thank you very much
@@notsoberoveranalyzer8264 Why do you assume the US military does not know what it is doing when it comes to identifying the war dead?? There are thousands of US soldiers buried all over the world in national cemeteries. You are totally missing the point of the Tomb of the unknown soldier...and I am guessing have never served in the US military or visited the grave sites of your family members who gave their all for freedom. If you feel that strongly, then enlist and become a medical specialist in the recovery of the war dead.
In America, it is very common for a stranger say "Thank you for your service" to a man or woman wearing their fatigues (casual Army uniform, the camouflage one) or their formal uniforms (for special ceremonies). Because our country's military personnel are volunteers, we respect the heart of those who willingly leave their friends and family behind to go to the front lines and defend our country. Ever since I was a kid, I had a huge respect for our military, even though I don't have anyone in my family who has ever been in the military. Unfortunately, our country struggles with taking care of our veterans, and with PTSD being a commonplace condition among veterans who were deployed into war zones, we lose many veterans to suicide. We have organizations put into place to provide care and counseling to veterans with PTSD and injuries that may inhibit their civilian lifestyle, but they are not funded by the government. The most well known one is The Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit charity that provides resources and counseling to veterans.
Is there any doubt that people who take their own lives for granted don't take other people's lives for granted, and infect them with your regret?
Some vets don't mind being thanked but some don't like it.
@@WellBehavedForeigner ESL?
@@schoolofknox1345 Do vets wear their fatigues or their ceremonial attire? I only thought that active duty soldiers did, but I could be wrong. I would only say "Thank you for your service" to someone who is in uniform. Otherwise, vets look like everyday civilians, so how would I know if they have served?
@@Kingdom_Of_Dreams Thanks for bringing awareness to some of the struggles vets face in the US. I think most of the time, a vet doesn’t intentionally draw too much attention to their status when in public. You might notice their vet status more because of specific tattoos, haircut, clothing with a military crest or other reference, or maybe even a specialty license plate on their vehicle. And some vets just “look” like they are vets. If you see enough of them, you begin to recognize their posture or bearing, the way they carry themselves, etc. But in general, unless I see an obvious reference to their service, like a clothing item or tattoo, or whatever, I don’t mention it when in public. As someone said, not everyone wants to be reminded.
It is, for me, the fact that it's the *unknown* soldier.
Not just recognize a fallen soldier because of who they were in life, or who they were related to. It's the soldier who died fighting in battle, anonymously. Maybe that's why it hits hard, and makes it more important that we have this continuing tribute. Sadly, in the last two hundred years, millions of American soldiers have lost their lives. But this particular tribute is for the ones whose remains were never recovered, or were never identified. Which makes it more important to recognize them in absentia. I'm really glad we have this standing respect and tradition. The fact that we can't trace their identity doesn't make their sacrifice any less.
to watch over our fallin brothers known only to God as they watched,fought and died for us
All we know Is that they fought for our country. I'm glad we were able to honor them in the best way we could. They made the ultimate sacrifice and were unable to be reunited with their families who were waiting for them to come home, I can't imagine how that would feel.
In some of the WW1 cemeteries in France and Belgium, there are walls of names of soldiers whose bodies were never found. This is the idea behind the Unknown Soldier, he represents everyone but especially the lost ones. Relatives can pay respects and it might be their lost loved one.
These two young men really understand how important this symbol is for past, current and future servicemen! 🙏🏽
But not todays young Americans
@@jakedoe1302 sadly enough you’re not completely wrong my friend😢
@@USMC-dm3ws its is sad look to the future thier are still a few good young men and women like America we will fight and win just need to keep our chin up but i must say thanks to all out vets past present and future
@@jakedoe1302 yessir, main thing is to stop trying to rewrite history, both bad an good because a lot can be learned from both!
@@USMC-dm3ws US Navy veteran here . I'll never forget rendering honors to the fallen sailors and marines entombed in the hull of USS Arizona as we sailed past the Monument in Pearl Harbor . Too many people haven't a clue when asked What happened on December 7th , 1941 ?
I have been to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier multiple times, and I can tell you it’s a very reverent experience. If you go with a calm and respectful demeanor, then you won’t have any issues with the guards. There is a lot of symbolism in the changing of the guard, so when that ceremony happens it is filled with a tremendous amount of reverence and respect, so they expect that same behavior from observers. The symbol 21 is the highest honor a soldier can obtain, and that symbolism is throughout the entire ceremony. I know they walk 21 steps along the mat, and I think at the change with every turn they take exactly 21 steps or walk for 21 seconds. This ceremony honestly reflects how important fallen soldiers are to Americans.
I have family that has served in the military, so respect for military officers is something I have grown up knowing for years. It’s honestly palpable how much love and respect is felt for the serviceman in these ceremonies. I still cry whenever I watch a flag being folded over the casket of a fallen soldier too. There is so much symbolism within that ceremony as well that brings a person to tears.
There is no way most normal people would fear the soldiers. People who can't manage their behavior in a basic, decent way ruin the experience for all.
There was an episode in the TV series 'West Wing". A dead vet was found on a park bench, he had Toby Ziegler's business card in his coat pocket. Toby had donated the coat to some charity.
Toby got involved. Got a proper military burial for the man, found his brother and gave him the casket flag.
At the end, the President's telling Toby something like "It was nice but what would we do if all vets demanded help?" Toby replied "We can only hope."
I recommend looking up the process of being a guard. Every step contains heavy meaning.
The tomb isn't for just a single soldier. It is there for all the soldiers who gave everything for their country. Not just their lives but their identities, names and the memory of their existence. It is for all the men who rest in unmarked graves around the world never to come home even in death. It is for all the loved ones do not have anywhere else to mourn their father, son, brother or friend.
WW I was a turning point. Before then it was just the generals and other leaders who were honored. Barely mentioned soldiers. The slaughter of WW I left such a hole in the generations ... someone thought of the idea of the Unknown Soldier tomb.
I think Britain did it first. When the tomb was unveiled to the public authorities thought maybe a few hundred people might line up to see. There were THOUSANDS.
I was there as a child and again 4 years ago. It is an amazing, revered place, and you can feel the honor and respect there. You cannot believe how big the cemetery is, and the Tomb of the Unknown changing of the guard is something everyone should experience once in their lifetime. The rules these guards must abide by for the rest of their lives is amazing. You truly need to be dedicated to do this.
While you can lose your Badge at any time in your life (most likely an arrest of some kind), there are no rules that you must live by. There is no ban on smoking, drinking or swearing.
Jaeyoon is probably the buffest Korean I've seen. Man has some guns
I agree!💪💪💪👍😊
Bestie check out wonho, he'll change your mind
Witcher shoulders. Yum.
I visited the Tomb of the Unknown a few years back, and it was a very sobering experience. I can't imagine never respecting those who have fought on my behalf.
Same here. But I've never seen a video of the guards reacting to hooligans! That's some scary stuff! (3:23)
There are a few places in the United States that are considered sacred military grounds besides the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldiers . Arlington Cemetery , The USS Arizona Memorial , and The Gettysburg Battleground for examples . Since Korea isn't too far from Hawaii , could Dimple do a reaction video of Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial ? Love 💕 from a US Navy veteran .
I found Little Big Horn to be a profound experience too.
I just want to point out that any national cemetery is sacred. My dad is buried at Ft Sam Houston. There's no noise except for murmured voices and nature. When we go to visit, I act like I'm in a library even if there is no one there.
@@bonagrad92 Nearly every town in America has a veteran's monument of some kind . Here in Spartanburg County SC there is one in Duncan Park and one in Cowpens .
Korea is about 7,400 miles from Hawaii, so that "not too far" is maybe a bit of an underestimate. The reaction would be interesting.
They should really watch the ceremony when they change shifts, it's pretty awsome
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier represents all of our unidentified war dead who gave their lives in the service of this country. It's the only place where our lost ones are honored. That is why the military guard enforces the outward manners that indicate respect for the fallen soldiers.
Sergeants guarding the tomb are usually 6-8 years into service from what I know, unless they're an E-3 joiner who has a two year college degree before basic. But they'd still probably be 3-6 years in at minimum. So they're consummate professionals with plenty of experience. Hand picked from the top of the line soldiers. Very strong and skilled. With extremely diligent attitudes and honorable bearing. Truly an incredible role in the military.
The Tomb of the Unknowns ... represents not just the who are entombed there, but all the countless others who's lives were lost in war.
"Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God.”
Not everyone is respectful of the solemnity, some just move in too close to get a better view. It's however in this day and age, that Tomb and all it represents is a prime target for terrorist. So those trained sentinels need to be prepared to defend that granite sarcophagus, and memorial
I appreciate the maturity and respect shown by these two young men. I am a US Army Infantry combat veteran who has comrades buried in Arlington Cemetery. Their respect and interest is touching to me.
I am sure these men would make stellar Soldiers if given the opportunity. May God bless them…
why is your symbol for your person shoiwng a country in distress? True wehave issues, yet distress is like an utter sign of unable to recover, that extreme measures must be immediately taken...
Most countries that fought with the Allies in the world wars have a tomb of the unknown soldier. Since many soldiers were not identified. It is guarded 24 hours a day. Now one walks on the tomb. We have one at the war memorial in Ottawa the capital of Canada. You should have them check out the Highway of Heroes from Trenton to Toronto coroner.
The DMZ soldiers yell in English and Korean at ppl when they're doing something they shouldn't at the observatory. It was actually fun watching ppl getting yelled at. Lol!
The Koreans are hard working and generally honest. They value family and are staunch fighters. We are lucky to have them as friends and allies.
I always cry when I see this because I know they have died on foreign soil and as well as others soldiers who bodies have never may it back home. All our soldiers are due the respect and honor when pass. The unknown are honor in death, they are never alone. We show the world how it's done.
I actually went there last month with school and my dad specifically said not to mess around with them. It was super admirable because we went there in a snowstorm and they just kept marching.
Good on your school for taking you. The video doesn't exaggerate. They march 24/7 365. Even in snowstorms or hurricanes; I have never heard of an exception. Long after the cemetery has closed to the public, the sentinels still guard the tomb.
This could have been a better video if not for the misleading clickbait thumbnail. I really wish this channel would rise above that
First many thanks to Dimple for creating this video. Second, many thanks and my sincere respect and appreciation to my brother soldiers Jaeyoon and Minsoo for their kind words and sincerity. Though we served for different countries, the bond of serving joins us together. I served in the US Marines for ten years and another 12 in the US Army. While I was not posted in Korea many of my colleagues did a tour of service there. I hope for these two young veterans and for all those who serve, that the Korean people will cherish your sacrifice and your duty. As I am proud of my fellow US service members, I will say that I am proud of the service of Jaeyoon and Minsoo and for all those in Korea who serve to protect Korea. I wish you all peace, happiness and success always. With kind regards, Staff Sergeant G.W. Ames, Retired. 🇺🇸🇰🇷
Here's a red crayon my guy 🖍️🖍️🖍️ don't eat it all at once...
@@smokey6292 You can eat them yourself or put them some place else of your choice.
As a navy veteran I agree thank you and peace, my grandfather served in Korea he said the greatest thing was when he was getting his cancer treatment and a Korean woman said thank you to him. She and her family were put on a helicopter and the soldier's got off for them she looked at him and said do you remember me and he started crying. He was a seabee in the navy, I miss him dearly, we serve because we love, some find that hard to believe but it's true. Corpsman for life❤
What's with the photoshopped thumbnail?
If civilians won't listen to what the tomb guards say, the guards have another friend that speaks much louder but says nothing at all. When that rifle they are carrying with the fixed bayonet on it comes into play it's amazing how fast people listen.
lmaooo another friend that speaks much louder ahaha
Hey DIMPLE! I'm calling you out on your very bad editing job of the cover photo for this video that introduces it into people's UA-cam feed. The image that you show of the woman pointing a gun that the military member is grossly falsified. You took the photo of Patricia McCloskey pointing guns at trespassing protesters in her private neighborhood in St Louis Missouri in 2020. Missouri is very far away from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier which is actually in Arlington Cemetery in Virginia. You are presenting that photo as fact.
I agree 100%
Is there any doubt that people who take their own lives for granted don't take other people's lives for granted, and infect them with your regret?
They are reacting to the video that features that title and thumbnail, still clickbait like, but it is that other channel created it.
@@WellBehavedForeigner I don't know what idea you're trying to get across with this reply. I'm telling the videos makers that they edited a picture to make it appear as fact. The picture is wildly false. Re-read what I wrote and you will see that there is nothing in there about anyone taking anyone's lives for granted.
@@cindycampbell3761 is there any doubt that you are assuming I have done a lot of thinking when I am not required to think at all in order to write?
It used to be known The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier but has been renamed The Tomb of the Unknowns for some time now. My best friend and mentor, who sadly took his own life, due to trauma received from fighting in Vietnam, had a brother who served two tours also in Vietnam. He had the honor of being a guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. He was awarded two bronze stars for his actions and has since passed away as well.
Really enjoyed watching this video. It showed two young men that have a deep well of respect for America and other cultures in general. That's something that I truly admire. I've never been to Korea, but I spent two weeks in China and Thailand last year. While there I never encountered any disrespect toward me or my country. After experiencing that I felt a great shame for my country and for many of the people that live here.
Truly have a deep respect for other cultures!
The statement was made...
'Aren't soldiers what citizens fear the most'
Not in the US.
The military's is limited in it's ability to operate on US soil.
It's only under extreme circumstances, such as an invasion, or another large terrorist attack. They can help along with each States National Guard in humanitarian operations such as natural disasters.
You don't see military vehicles patrolling the streets. Around a base yeah you may see some, but they're just going from place to place and that's it.
"Aren't the citizens what the soldiers are afraid of the most?". They're talking about South Korea where citizens demand/petition can put you in jail.
Mixing up cops and soldiers? The only soldiers we're afraid of are the ones who've gone postal.
@@havsumora
Having that experience as your only perspective, it would seem odd that we don't have soldiers policing the citizenry of the US.
That's also a misconception held by many in the US, of a certain political and philosophical bent. Their perception, of the lack of the military engaging in policing efforts. That there are separate, varied and distinct police forces, Local State and Federal agencies, that are the only ones, with the mandate, and legal authority, outside of certain federal installations and circumstances, that have an arrest authority, and charged with the duty to uphold the law. That isn't so, for a significant proportion of other nations, where police and military are interchangeable
Those weapons aren't for show. They are fully functional. Each weapon inspection you see during a ceremony is a real inspection. Attacking the tomb or a tomb guard is like attacking any other military installation, they have full authorization to kill you.
The 'unknown' soldier represents *all* soldiers who died in service and have no graves, or were lost without trace.
We have one in the UK too but because we have some 'special royal billionaires' to worship, I don't think anyone takes any notice of it.
The clickbait thumbnail is in extremely poor taste.
These men watched that program with Utmost respect and honor for those soldiers. You can see it in their posture while watching the program. God bless them, our soldiers and the Koreans.
In 2012 the DC area got hit by hurricane Sandy. The tomb guards were told they could stand down for the duration of the hurricane and refused, opting to continue their guard. Same thing happened in 2016 for a snow storm and again recently in 2023. Each and every time it has happened, the guard has refused to give up their vigil regardless of the conditions.
Surprising & Surreal asff 😂 That thumbnail click bait lol
I agree, that pick was a photoshop I'm sure. Pulling a gun there is the surest way to exit this world.
At least they’re honest about being afraid of the soldiers who guard the tomb of the unknown soldier. I respect their honesty.
Much of the respect for our military, I believe, is derived from two things.
First, we literally owe the very existence of this nation to our army. We started as British colonies, and ultimately fought against that government to became an independent nation.
Second, while we had active conscription as-needed until 1973, our army has been volunteer-only since then. The conscription system is still in place, but is now relegated to contingencies only (and an activation of it would thus be big news). So any US soldiers you see these days, it's virtually guaranteed that they signed up under their own free will.
My dad was in the 82nd Airborne for the Army, he recalls stories of his friends getting blown up in their humvees from IEDs, I can only imagine what that would have been like. He wears a simple metal bracelet with their names, rank and date of service on them as a tribute. To see people disrespect the fallen, more so the lost of the fallen, enrages me. Because I know what war does to people and how big of a sacrifice it is to volunteer for it. So I thank every service member, because it takes real men and women to risk their lives to save others.
Another thing that we do for our soldiers in the U.S. is that we honor our dead soldiers, past and present, with a 21 Gun Salute. My dad was retired Army and he earned a Bronze medal during combat. The saddest thing was when he contracted Covid last year and passed away just before Christmas. At the funeral, the flag 🇺🇲 was draped reverently over his coffin, and when we got to the Veteran's Cemetary, he was given the 21 gun salute, trumpets 🎺 played Taps, and the soldiers rolled up the flag from his coffin so carefully and with great humility & honor, they kneeled before my mom and gave her the flag 🇺🇲. It was the most beautiful moment and it meant so much ❤Yes, the soldier does great things and is very brave, but so is the wife who takes care of the family all by herself until he returns home. And I was so proud of my mom at that moment.
I have heard former members of The Old Guard describe seeing ghosts around the tomb ! Remember the guards are there 24/7/365 !! Rain or shine. Snow storms, whatever. In the middle of the night literally no-one is around the tomb !!!!
There was a few times the President allowed the sentinels to leave their post due to horrific weather. They never left the tomb.
They cannot ever drink, swear, do drugs, or create a disturbance... for life. They're honored to do it. Special men
The reason why the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier is so solemn and often fiercely protected has the same reason why you wouldn't mess with the Swiss Guards at the Vatican and also the Scottish Guards at the Buckingham Palace. They're doing their duty and if you encroach into the space they're in, that's a total shoot to kill without questions asked scenario as you've already been automatically been treated as a trespasser.
However, the Tomb has a special place.
As these soldiers that were honoured by the tomb had no name and some might even be from the enemy's faction, it's just a form of respect to the dead that had died fighting for their country and thus these nameless heroes deserves respect anyway they can even upon death. It's like how you would not like people desecrating your ancestors graves and also showing disrespect to the dead during their funeral. The place is somber enough that these dead guys are not even recognized thus it made sense to give them total full honours regardless where their nationality was from as these guys died as martyrs and heroes.
That's why the guards take their jobs VERY seriously as these guys that died had fought for their honour, their country and if it wasn't for them, there won't be a stable America thus they'll give the respect to them in full and just hope the public will too.
American respect for its soldiers is quite great... just after I enlisted in the US army our room was told that no matter what happens now at least you were part of less than 1 percent of our nation who at least tried to serve... I regret being part that only tried... I left basic training after getting hurt while also thinking about why I joined...
I saw the ceremony in person, when I was 16. It's a pretty impressive event. Thankfully no one misbehaved during the ceremony like they did in those videos!
You should watch the video where a woman posted a photo of her 'jokingly' screaming and having a middle-finger up at a sign. The backlash from alot of people was brutal
And the disdain was well deserved.
I have family that have served our country. When I was in 8th grade I went to Washington DC with my class to learn about our history, monuments, etc after learning so much in school. One thing that we got to do was to lay a wreath on The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier. The changing of the guard ceremony is very intricate and every step, every movement in perfect sync. It's one of the biggest honors a soldier can have.
For all the soldiers who fought and died in service who were never given the decency of a proper burial. This tomb is for all of them in memory and spirit.
Soldiers are well respected in the US because they sacrificed their lives from very young just to protect the country and the citizens. My utmost gratitude to all American service men/women (past and present) in the military and to their loving families. God bless you all!!!
The Tomb of the Unknowned Solider. These r the soliders who were killed in combat but were never or could not be idenitified.
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE &
THANK-YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
The Unknown Vietnam soldier was identified as 1st Lt. M J Blassie back in 1998 and his remains reinterred at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. The crypt designated for the Vietnam War Unknown remains vacant. On the 1999 National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the tomb was rededicated to honor all missing U.S. service members from the Vietnam War. (source: Arlington National Cemetery)
I wished they would have shown the changing of the guard part . It's so cool.
In France or Spain, there are monuments for the Tomb of Unknown Soldier Tomb. However they're in the middle of the city surrounded by passing traffic: Paris one is below Arc de Triomph, and Madrid one is in a small fenced enclosure in front of the Stock Exchange building. You can see some eternal flames over the tombstone, but there are no soldiers guarding at all.
I don't know any other european country first hand, and couldn't tell how they do there, sorry.
Now if only we respected them once they came home missing limbs and with TBIs or PTSD. Our disabled veterans account for 11% of our homeless population. Maybe we should focus on them instead of all the pomp and circumstance.
The Unknowns stand for all that sacrifice.
@@MargaretLeber I bet they'd rather have homes and healthcare.
You should see the video on how the unknown soldiers were selected. You hear about the Tomb but you really don't realize the soldiers represent all the soldiers that were never found and rest in foreign soil. So that they too may never be forgotten.
It is a holy spot for military. A spot of those who made the ultimate sacrifice to the point they could not be identified in death. It is guarded because the person is unknown he represents the thousands of dead and missing and the thousands of family members who don't know. So if you think of the tomb in that respect you can understand why there is a guard there 24/7/365. It is one tomb but it is also thousands of graves. I can not think of anything else that has ever or will ever earn as much respect as that hallowed ground has.
The couple times i have gone have been amazing. Being in the middle of a large metropolitan area but in sheer silence and respect. It speaks volumes.
I have been to the Tomb of the Unknowns a few times. It is posted how to be respectful when you are there.
The times people are scolded, they fully know they are not to be doing the things they are doing.
each one buried there represents all the military men that died in the same war, this way even the lost, the forgotten, the unknown, still receive the gratitude of the nation
These unknown solders were Americas children who gave their lives for all Americans. We have unfortunately lost their names, but we must never forget their honor! I must make a point to attend this honorable showing some day. Then find one of these guys after work so I can buy him a beer!
In New Zealand an unknown soldier from gallipoli was brought back. We he was likely a Kiwi soldier as it was our trench but just as likely could have been a turk soldier. This was debated a bit at the time but i remember someone says " it doesnt not matter weather hes a turk, kiwi, ausy or anything other, hes home now." I am paraphasing but I think this may have come from a turkish ministor.
If you go there, and yes it is worth it, stay for the changing of the guard. There is silence during the changing of the guard to to the point you can hear their footsteps 100 ft away, though this takes 8-10 minutes each time, 24x7. Oh yeah, and there is no sitting during the changing, everyone is ask (told) to remain standing. It is done beautifully and respectfully, to honor the service of those who have paid for our freedom with their lives without any family to be remembered by... we America's are their family.
For a little context, for years after World War I, bodies of US soldiers killed in action were recovered from France. One such soldier could not be identified and was buried in that spot, on approval from the US government, in late 1921 with the intention of making it a monument. The memorial there now was finished in 1931. It is intended as a symbolic resting place for unidentified soldiers, soldiers buried overseas, or soldiers still missing in action (MIA) who are presumed dead. It is located in Arlington National Cemetery outside of Washington, DC (the capitol of the United States). Arlington National Cemetery was established toward the end of the US Civil War as a place to bury many of the 600,000 soldiers who died in the conflict. Currently, there are over 400,000 soldiers buried there.
In an interesting historical note, Arlington Estate (the grounds on which the Cemetery was established) originally belonged to relatives of Robert E. Lee, one of the top generals of the Confederacy (the enemy of the United States) during the US Civil War.
These men show great admiration for our military, they would be welcome to visit anytime. I'm a retired 22yr USAF vet and very thankful for the respect they shared in this video. A little extra context to help understand this video of the tomb. The manner in which the soldiers are speaking to the audience is not how our military normally speaks, but is required in this setting to enforce the rules.
The guards of the tomb are selected through a rigorous process, which includes physical fitness and full memorization of important information. They maintain their uniforms and weapons to the highest degree and will have teaining to physically take down anyone who does not heed the initial warnings. The guards will live at that location, in a barrack, during their rotation. When it comes to snow, ice, rain, they have plans in place to change the guard more frequently and uniforms to help during whatever weather they are dealing with.
You guys were really observant and polite. Nice video
Nobody likes to be FORGOTTEN. In war, nothing more dreadful is that your sacrafice will be for nothing, but if your name*identity isnt remembered....its tragic....
A life was give,taken usually by violence and nobody knows/knew/or cared about that person.*sacrafice.....
Its a honor to watch. RIP POW.
They give there life for us the be free in this country, with all the respect to them rather snow,ice,rain,tonado,no matter what is the wheather conditions?those soldiers guard the memorial burial site .Thank you all the soldiers for there crevices. GOD BLESS ALL THE MAN AND WOMEN SERVING..
The tomb of the unknown soldier is to honor all the soldiers that did not return home to be buried plus the ones that they donthave an identity for.
I worked as a member of the Military Forces Honor Guard and is still the best job I have ever had. The US honors those who serve in the military more so than any other country, especially outside of NATO. The members of the Honor Guard take great pride in the heritage, history, and service to the individuals who have served. That unit performs honors for every soldier, from an E1 to the highest ranking officer. The ceremonies do differ depending on your rank and contributions. The most grand of ceremonies I have ever participated were KIA's, and rightly so. I have witnessed Ukrainians pays their respects to their soldiers similar to what I have experienced as a Honor Guard member.
Where is the video of lady point gun at guard?
It's a photoshopped image of Patricia McCloskey. The woman who pointed her firearm and yelled at trespassing protesters marching through her property in a private neighborhood.
In the US military, all of us service members had basic drill and ceremony training. After that as we get promoted, then we are trained how to lead the drills and ceremonies. We are taught to use a command voice. This is important so the service members in the ranks can hear the commands. These sentinels are taught the most advanced drill and ceremonies. They practice their movements many hours a day even before they can guard the tomb.
Like the channel, but the clickbait thumbnail I don't agree with. You cut a photo of Mrs. McClosky out to point at a U.S. soldier... cheap
The thumbnail is from the actual UA-cam video, not Dimple. I agree it is tasteless, that is UA-cam.
Do not disrespect those soldiers who have fallen, those who are serving, and those who have served! Doing so will tell everyone who you really are! These ones are to be respected irrespective of how long they have served, if they have served in combat, and if they recieved any wounds, whether physical or mentally, or did not serve overseas at all. These soldiers deserve our respect, no matter what the circumstances are. I am an ex service member of the New Zealand Regular Force Cadet Unit ( or "Clubbies")and The New Zealand Signals Corps. Ps. my name has been kept secret because of certain circumstances,
You can tell these men are SOUTH Korean. One of them is as big as three Northerners, and it's all muscle! The guy on the right doesn't look as big as the guy on the left, but you can still tell that he's no wimp.
It is an awesome site to see. Shout out to these two young men in the video. Thanks for your perspective and respect.
the tomb is suppose to represent all the soldiers who have fallen in battle in all the wars the U.S. has fought in , it also is a actual tomb but great lengths have been taken to keep his identity secret .
Cool respect.
Glad you did the video. The guys were great at something a little different. Seems like they understood, which is a good sign of respect. Bravo!!
Being there in person is a different experience. RESPECT!!
We have a Tomb of the Unknown soldier in Westminster Abbey in Britain. It's NOT guarded in the same way as America does it, but it was deliberately placed right in the entrance of the Abbey so everyone has to 'pay respect' by walking around him.
We also have the Cenotaph, the Empty Tomb, which also represents ALL soldiers lost in war.
"Unknown Soldier" because after WWI, when the British started burying bodies properly, as a nation we were shocked at how many of our young men were buried unidentified, for various reasons.
The French and Germans didn't care, they just dropped their dead in mass graves and carried on starting wars and reproducing more soldiers, but WWI was the first time Britain had lost casualties on such a scale.
One of the reasons the U.S. respects America servicemen is because it's all voluntary. Back when the U.S. had the draft (Vietnam War) soldiers were not respected.
My takeaway is WHOA! Is WHOA! Around the world. Respects to the Old Guard. 🇺🇸
Another interesting fact not mentioned: Even after you leave the service, you are considered an elite and must never dishonor the unknown by having any sort of scandal associated with you. That means - never getting drunk (as you might say or do something dishonorable), and absolutely no criminal activity. It's a life-time commitment, so these soldiers are on best behaviour for the rest of their lives. (No traffic tickets, no misdemeanors, etc.)
I was present at the changing of the guards. Let me tell you, it was silent. I watched so many videos of what would happen if you messed up that I was terrified to get anywhere near the chain. But it was still a beautiful moment.
Make them react to "The Queens guard" from Great Britian? They are intense
I mean no disrespect to the Queens Guard but I think those videos are actually funny, whereas these people getting yelled at for their disrespect is downright embarrassing. That is no way to behave during a somber ceremony honoring our fallen.
@@havsumora Americans acting like the dude who just came back from Afghanistan ect is a clown and then get clowned themselves will never not be funny .
Funny looking costumes with a bear on top and inside
It's one of the greatest honors a member of the military can do.
Do they not understand the symbolism? "The unknown soldier!" One tomb represents all the ones who didn't come back and who bodies they couldn't identify. All soldiers etc etc.
For people who haven’t been there:
It’s a giant cemetery of white grave stones, it has some paved areas, paver-stone walkways, and bronze statues among gardens. The tomb itself is sort of on a marbled or stone platform like a giant outdoor stage platform area, it’s been awhile since I’ve been there so sorry if that’s a little off, if I remember correctly it feels like a mix between a colosseum and a city park but in every direction you look all you see is the dead. If you google Washington DC parks and architecture/sculpture you get some of the vibes. It’s a very beautiful and surreal place to visit in nice weather and very dreary in the rain. Bring water and decent shoes if you plan on walking but be respectful there are families and people visiting loved ones who would like the area to be quiet, also maybe don’t dress too casually or like you’re clubbing you can but it can be seen as a little disrespectful. There’s also a main entrance area or visitors center that has bathrooms and water fountains along with maps and guides I believe.
This was a very good video, i remember visiting on my 8th grade class trip. Very humbling even as a child. I'm upset not many children get to visit on a school trip nowadays after 9/11.
5:57 there are actually many very skinny looking people in the US Military, not everyone is required to get really strong, it demands on the MOS/job title and it's athletic requirements after passing basic training in one of the branches.
Living in a country where people you do not know are willing to lay down their lives for you and for the country is such a huge achievement. Not respecting those people, especially the ones who have died protecting our country without being recovered, named, and returned to their family, is the least we can do. These people made the ultimate sacrifice to keep everyone safe. I wanted to serve, but I have a disability that prevents me from doing so.
As Americans, when seeing soldiers on leave and in public transportation, we thank them for their service. I would give my food and money if a soldier is hungry.
You should really watch some other Tomb of the Unknown Soldier videos especially how it came to be
i think one of the things that is forgotten is that in America we do not have a requirement to join for a period of time. We do all of it voluntarily,
It just shock/amuses me how those two are so surprised at the Respect and Dedication of this Monument. Guys, Even though Drafting for our Country ended in 1973. The Men who fought in WWI, WW2, The Korean War and Vietnam War, The still fought hard and had Pride for their country. (Though in later years, as MISGUIDED as it seemed to the HIGHER ups....) But now, Yes we DO have a Very high regard for our Soldiers. Cause their not Forced or Drafted into it. These people Volunteer to go through all that and cope with all that for our country.
There are other videos that go more into detail about the expectations of a soldier who is to guard the Tomb. It's a _serious_ commitment!
Oh, & I'd like to add that most of us have been taught to respect soldiers from any country, whether we are allies or not. Basic respect for _any_ soldier, & the sacrifice it takes to be one, is their due.
I was thinking the same and looking through the comments to see if anyone had listed the requirements and commitments for those that serve in that role. It's a daunting list!
I've seen a video with the clips that they used in this one that shows how the Sentinels get ready and what not. I was hoping the showed how much preparation it takes and how it's guarded 24/7.
1:01 that is the point, they represent all those that died without knowing there identity WW1,WW2, Korean War and Vietnam War
Much love from America to all our Korean Allies, including the ones we haven’t made yet.
It’s also interesting to note what one of the guards swears to, for the rest of their life, to become a soldier.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is so respected because it's a place of honour for every soldier who gives their life for the United States. There was a soldier entombed there and was unknown until recently. In 1998, DNA tests of the remains verified them to be those of those of Air Force 1st Lt. Michael Joseph Blassie.
For many military people, their loved ones are here to respect and remember them. The soldiers who die and are lost, are symbolically included in this unique place of honour so that all Americans can show them the respect and love the unknowns can not have from their loved ones. Every time I see a video of people acting like an a$$ and getting blasted with that "request" to stay back and be silent, I'm like "You tell them"! Maybe one day you can visit the US