Spectator Asked to Stand at Changing of the Guard
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Arlington National Cemetary Labor Day 2008 - We were asked to stand for the ceremony, and our soldiers are proud of their duties. Please excuse the heavy breathing (sensitive microphone).
The moment happens at the 7:55 mark. Please thumbs up my comment so others will see it.
Ok sir
Thanks
What a sleezy way to get an up vote. Ticking your name won't do a damn thing jerk.
Rowwdy Colt You're an idiot and yes it will.. The more likes the comment gets the higher it is on the page. Who's the jerk now?
Daiden Thomason *ur
In a society that is slowly losing reverence for just about anything, it is good to see something is still sacred.
Makes one want to join the military that much more. Thanks
GO ARMY!!!! tho i know ur watchin and drivin
I'll be surprised if, within the next few years, we don't have a huge controversy to have this taken down because it "celebrates murderers" or some shit
Thank you. My mother *looks* "fine" to the average person, but even though she is only 63 years old she has many chronic health issues and she might have an urgent need to sit and rest. I've worked with military cadet programs to teach the future generations to respect the military, but I must also respect an individual's need to take whatever actions are needed for his/her own health in this situation.
Amen to that. I wish they offered or did something like this for Canadian soldiers. I'd gladly dedicate time to do this honorable service
No one is forced to go to Arlington and no one is forced to observe the time honored customs and traditions. If you don't like it, don't go. If you do choose to go, please be respectful. Everyone resting there, was someone's loved one, and served our nation. Including my grandfather, a 3 war Navy vet... he earned respect. There's no reason to fuss and fight amongst each other about things like this, it's irrelevant. Just be kind and respectful, and if you don't like something, move on.
God bless you sir. You are why I serve. no one will disrespect you. I promise you those men did not know your situation. God Bless you and I am truly sorry. We are all brothers in arms.
I can't believe the ignorance in some of these posts. Unbelievable
Whom ever gave thumbs down must not be American. Such an iconic site. God Bless America!!!
Its a matter of respect. Despite who is in the White House or what crazy laws Congress is passing or debating. It's a solemn ceremony and should be treated as such. If you dont want to experience that you shouldnt go. As for the person who got yelled at, im sure that they probably were not even think so im sure that they didnt mean anything by it....you know we Americans have a hard time standing.
@evejunkie1942 Great resposne. As a ten year combat veteran you renewed my faith. God bless you.
I've witnessed this 10 years ago on my 8th grade field trip and still never forgotten this. This was awesome IMO.
i appreciate how America honours their fallen. I want to see this ceremony live one day.
The drill looks very complex, but nothing is too much for fallen warriors. If I was a sentinel I would feel very honoured. Respect from Christchurch, New Zealand.
I've got an Uncle who served as a Sentinal for years. He always said that while there, you can see battleships, soldiers walking in the night, and other sights while standing guard over the Tomb. No one but the Sentinals see them.
To show respect to their fallen Brothers that they will stand guard and defend them and this country no matter the cost
The first chapter of Paul's letter to the Roman believers has a great deal just for you. Not just the second part, but the first half, too. Blessings as you grow.
You'll feel the Pride that lives in them!
Just want to say thank you to those known and unknown who have fought and died for my freedom
This is about respect and honor to thoes we have lost in battle. Taking the time for the attention to detail, servicing of they're uniforms to make them perfect, and the sustained intense military bearing is part of that respect our military shows. Its not about looking fancy infront of spectators. Its a show of respect, especially because citizans like yourself wont show it. They do this all day and all night in all weather conditions. in the same uniform, upholding the same routine.
What kind of lazy bum couldn't stand up long enough to dignify this ceremony?
Thanks Katie Dempsey.
We are learning to respect those who paid the ultimate price in defending our freedoms. Respect the dead, for they had the respect to defend your freedoms, and they didn't even have an idea of who you are. It's people like you that are always reprimanded by the guards.
@sgtortiz641 Thank you. I'm from New Zealand and my Grandfather's brother died in WWII during the Battle of Britain. His body was never recovered. Every year my family visits the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in New Zealand because it is the only place my Grandfather has to pay his respects. That's how I know what the tomb means.
They are soldiers, however they are off combat because their tour of duty ended and they had an impeccable service record during their tour(s) of duty.
They will respect the disability, they just would like to see everybody stand for as long as they possibly can to show their respects
The ritual is a VERY high honor. The pace on the mat takes 21 seconds. The mat walk is 21 steps. The pause is 21 seconds. All this is symbolic of a 21 gun salute.
I want to see foot ball players try to kneel here.
I was here once watching the changing of the guard when a little kid, maybe 6 or 7 years old, ran out from under the railing and the soldier looked at the kid and say "It is requested that all visitors remain behind the railing", which I understand. But when the kid didn't go back under the railing he pointed his weapon at the kid and said "I am authorized to use force", which is complete crap that they're allowed to threaten anyone who isn't a threat, let alone a 7 year old kid.
I don't think theses guys know crap. I served for the national cemeteries for many years.
I am not fond of all the heel clicking, but that handling/spinning of the M-14 during inspection arms was awesome.
That is a beautiful ceremony.
Great job. We honor your committment.
tomb guard is a very high honor and they are held to extremely high standards. you choose to do it and you choose to put in months of work to be one of about 500 tomb guards to have ever had the honor to do so.
I'm in high school, and I'm more than willing to fight you to defend the sanctity and honor that the Tomb Guards represent. If you want to maintain any dignity, stop commenting.
I don't get the point of such tedious procedures. But you can certainly see that these guys take pride in what they do.
Think about it. Some soldier was comptemplating his service, and died. Now, if anyone so much as speaks they're called out. If i live 100 hindu lives, i'll not, rightly so, garner that respect. Thx to all vets, especially Petty officer. HM Gregory "K.J." Karjala.
Since you already doubt my veracity, watch this video closely at around 2:07. The oncoming Sentinel opens the action of the rifle and peers downward, right before the inspecting officer snatches it away. The purpose of this move is to ensure the rifle is NOT LOADED before inspection, and at no time is it ever loaded afterward.
here rests in glory..an American soldier known but to god......hell yeah.
@AIRSOFTINGisAMAZING an unknown solider is someone who died in a war but was never able to be identified. they didn't know who they were so they couldn't send them back to their families.
Sun, Wind, Rain, Snow, Holidays, Hurricanes.
They dont care.
Every second, of every day, 365 days a year, since 1937.
Stay standing, stay quiet and stay outside the chains and rails.
"Just Tell Me Where It Happens.. Gosh... he obviously came here to see the spectator being asked to stand, and instead of just clicking along the buffer bar, he has to mouth off.
YOUR RIGHT.. its no carnival event.. It is an HONOR I Say Again ~ Its an Honor. ~ Over
It is sad to see that even during this ceremony there are people who do not have the sense of removing their hats in a cemetary....
If a little kid got away from their parents and the kid crossed the line what would the guards do?
Be advised, if you visit the TOMB, and you disrespect the GUARD, heavy fines are paid.. when guard comes off if the mat, alarms go off, cameras 24/7... there is a high security team in place.. you will be caught.. try to go near the GUARD Z, BEHIND HIS OR HER BACK.. you will not be standing... there is VERY HEAVY ARM GUARDS... main mission, to protect at all cost
This has happened before. The Sentinel will verbally challenge the child, within reason of course.
It's because their remains haven't been identified yet, and in the military, we care for our own.
Why do you think it's tedious though? There are very few people who actually do this job. It's not draining our resources and these men volunteered to do this.
Whats with the odd foot drill....The swinging of the leg in the air then a heel whack?.....
***** I know plenty. Being ex public duties and Ceremonial guard instructor (Canadian)......I'm not familiar with American drill.....But since your the resident expert. ...please answer my question instead of just being a shmuck. ..
Research it?.....I've tried asking US Army and Marine Vets and they had no idea what I was talking about.....
The heel tap is to make it look better. I'm in AFJROTC (Air Force Junior Recruitment Officer Training Corps), and on Drill Team. The Commander would stomp twice and we would do the same in reply, before following a command.
When the commander does a heel tap, it's usually during non-verbal Drill, such as Exhibition Drill, to indicate a command.
Although this is my knowledge of it, I may be wrong for the Old Guard here.
No....I meant when they perform a left or right turn.....it doesn't look like standard foot drill....they waggle the leg slowly. ...
+Fred B. because its not standard drill. its ceremonial drill.
A few things here. The soldier said, "Ma'am, please stand for the ceremony." We never got to see the woman. She may have been older, she may have had some sort of problem which made it difficult to stand. We don't know. NOW...the guys who kept their hats on during this, they're the ones I have a problem with. Has our society gone so far that men don't know to remove their hats when such proceedings take place?
WOW! Well now I know. Thank you
Watch Tomb of the unknown sol....also download all of episodes..
@roaringwaterbay And this isn't just any "procedure" this is done in a way to commemorate all those who died on the field unknown only to protect our constitution and way of life. And if your one of those "down with the government" type of guys. This has nothing to do with our corrupt political structure. It's a tradition passed down.
@muetter Thank you!
Every hour in winter, every half hour in summer.
I love the 'Ministry of Silly Walks' sketch. Cracks me up every time.
Never said it was an event so how exactly is that relevant to what I said? I merely said we should honor the dead and that is what the soldier standing guard are for.
@evanthemack No Women can and have been Sentinels for the Tomb of the Unknown. There have actually been 3, the First one was Sgt. Heather Lynn Johnsen and the First African American woman was Sgt. Danyell Elaine Wilson.
@zelker25 they might pay your salaries with their taxes, but you repay it with your lives. thank you for your service Sir!
Perhaps, though honestly the men at Lexington cared less and for many of them, it was the first time (though there were vets from the french and indian war).
The difference is the military is not necessarily what keeps the citizens of the US under control. We operate under principles of government most don't understand now. the military is meant for the sole purpose of defending our borders.Internal issues belong to sheriffs and officers of the law.The Constitution protects us form such force.
I really want to go here
also it helps to pay respect by taking your hat off but the person at 1:40 doesnt think thats neccesary or he may also not know.
Who judges it? Humans I guess, and the majority of humans are for it, it doesn't hurt anyone, but also reading too much into everything you will find yourself with far too many questions to ever be answered, especially with such things that should just be taken as is.
@kojanow i would just like to thank you for your service sir. may god bless you and yours, it is because of men and women like you i was able to vote in Tuesday's elections, AND can enjoy the freedoms guaranteed by the constitution of these great United States
well atleast he did it politly
From thorough research when starting an Honor Guard at my workplace, during which I have become friends with two Sentinels. Otherwise, its common sense.
Pretty sure that if you actually read the description you would see that his microphone is very sensitive. It says and I quote, "Please excuse the heavy breathing (sensitive microphone)." So, therefore, your comment makes you look extremely ignorant.
Awesome.
actually there is one in Italy, Rome to be exact
I hope I die of old age before Arlington is deemed 'wasted space'...
I don't mean to be disrespectful to the tomb, but couldn't you have edited this down a bit? The title could be seen as misleading as most of the video is mostly the changing of the guard, not the embarrassment of the spectator.
No, but it does have a bayonet that is sharp.
Questions, if I may. How long is each guard on duty for? I also noticed that people moved outside a series of posts (enclosing the main area) Thanks
30 mins, it says on the tomb of the unknown site
sk8r4lyf6969 Thank you
Actually, it's dependent on the season. The post is 30 minutes in the summertime and 1 hour in the winter. The uniforms worn are wool and in the summer heat and humidity, well, 30 minutes is plenty of time. And, yes, there are posts around the perimeter of the Tomb of the Unknowns to prevent the public from wandering across it.
Guards on on duty for 24hr shifts. During the summer, they rotate every 30min, during the winter, every 60m.
+Kaitie Dempsey
Ask your B/F about the steel plates protruding on the( Bates) shoes thing. I have no reason to dispute what my friend has told me. ( He was a drill sgt at Paris island for a while) However, such special duties have ''bits'' added to their uniform for '' swagger'')
I actually thought those guys were USMC. re the blues.
Is there a horse breathing in the background?
Very true. However, someone who doesn't respect force of arms (and I mean this as generalization, not a dig towards yourself) has never experienced what its like to be on the recieving end. The US military (and indeed, all militaries worldwide) operate within their borders under two basic precepts: respect and fear. It is no different in everyday life, however more pronounced it is in the armed services. It is a natural behavior to both fear and respect those who live under threat of violence.
7:57 is what you're looking for.
I'm confused at the title. The spectator asked or the spectator was asked
Watch the clip or read the comments ffs.
No there isn't but there are honorable men in war.
@TheCobalt100 I'm sorry but you are indeed incorrect. The changing of the guard is not for show. Please show some respect.
may citizens salute during the changing of the guard?
or would a salute only be accepted of enlisted personel?
would they hav som1 guard the tomb even during a hurricane?
@bladespoiler1 we're not tools of the government or anyone else. Fighting was the only thing I was good at. But at least I always fought for what I believed in. it holds alot of value to me and yes its from a video game but its something i keep close as a reminder i didnt fight for the government I fought to uphold the Constitution of the United States of America
For those commenters questioning why they should have to stand. Liberalism is the luxurious product of freedom. To not appreciate OR respect the military, essentially the currency which pays for your freedom, is nothing other than ignorant and taking the luxury for granted. When one doesn't appreciate something, they often find themselves losing it. If YOU (the person reading this) loses your freedom, are you going to earn it back by sacrificing your blood...or would you gladly sacrifice someone else's? If it's the latter, shut your mouth and respect the military and its traditions. Especially when asked respectfully at an event someone is making the FREE CHOICE to attend; please explain why someone shouldn't have to stand or leave respectfully.
+Highfidelity1013
As a member of H.M. armed forces . Your comment is much appreciated ( & Heartwarming ...THANKYOU)
You stand, not out of politics, but out of honor for those who have given everything.
+Hidden Aspects Do you think that the soldiers, sailors, Marines, and Air force, guys all see it that way? No. So fuck off.
+Hidden Aspects I was in the army from 2005 till 2013. so fuck off with that attitude.
+Hidden Aspects I was in the army from 2005 till 2013. so fuck off with that attitude.
***** Well here's the problem:
How has Afghanistan, Libya, and Syria benefitted any corporation outside of select military contractors?
You're speaking Iraq War truth. But not all combat truth.
***** So in other words you don't have an answer. Fine. Since you cannot substantiate your claims your claims are thus considered worthless.
"That which is asserted without evidence can be discarded without evidence"
Man is their anything that isn't negative on UA-cam? So many people now have this me only, do only for me mentality. If you don't like the military or its traditions then go to the Smithsonian. These are young men who spend nearly an entire day on their uniform alone and find this very honorable. Yes, they are Infantry soldiers and are trained as such. After their duty here they will go back to an Infantry unit and crawl in the mud like you wish them to. It is not a waste of time. Truly great nations have honors and traditions like these. Its what makes a great society, great. You know places that don't have these traditions where people only think of themselves? Shitholes.
The tradition is great, the people following this tradition are great, but the reason why this tradition exists - that is, to wage wars, and rarely those of the "just" kind - is not.
I don't think you can blame people for failing to differentiate. People are people, after all. That's how they roll.
if you believe that then you do not belong there watching a very solemn moment
I agree unless you have a bona fide disability you should not have to be asked to stand. Out of respect for the unknowns and those that guard their tomb do it! Or head down. the road to the Smithsonian or some other place
Only one word describes those on UA-cam with the negative behavior: TROLLS!!!
soaringtractor No, giving money to deadbeats with no ambition is a waste of time and resources. Taking pride in our nations deeds and honoring its dead who helped make it that way is never a waste of either time or resources. You sound like a modern day leftists who thinks Government is only there for your benefit.
If you have the ability to walk to the seating area, I think you would have the ability to stand while they change guard. Just my opinion.
True. It's such a long walk!
Probably took a ride on the tour bus lol
carol nelson I'm pretty sure that they don't yell at people indiscriminately. I'm pretty certain that they can tell if someone fainted because all of the people around that person would react to it. The most likely case is that the person was either sitting the entire time or that they chose to sit down at the point that the guard scolded them.
Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God
^^^Were you born a slimy piece of shit, or did you have to work at it?
+666PaganOccult666 they feast in the great halls and fight on the shining fields. All warriors live in the halls of the all Father
Alex Warnke did Jesus tell you to say that?
No, 666PaganOccult666 , Gunnery Seargant Hartman did.
+Alex Warnke He probably evolved LOL
As a US Army Vet i have so much respect for what these gaurds are doing, I have fellow soldiers that i served with buried here. And for everyone here posting your anti American and anti military propoganda you need to understand that the only reason why you sleep peacfully at night is only because of the military. So YOU have two options, Option one is respect America and its men and women of the US Military, or Option two Pack up your things and get the HELL out of my country, hell i will even pay for your plane ticket. i will NOT TOLERATE DISRESPECT twords this country. (i am aware of tge misspelled words autocorrect)
You can't pay for all their plane tickets there's simply too many of them - you'll go bankrupt!
***** right, i totally agree. but the military has done a lot more than just bombing other countries. sure as of late we haven't had too many threats. but the US military has been around for over 200 years. in that time they have done a LOT. our soldiers today are part of the same tradition, they are taking the same oaths, and they are willing to make the same sacrifices. you can hate the politicians who send them on these stupid wars, but that doesn't make the soldiers' sacrifice any less valid. they should be respected for their willingness to fight and die for the country. and anyone who says "oh the military doesn't protect me, they don't save my life, nobody is even attacking this country"... what do you think would happen if we had no military? the only reason nobody attacks this country is because they know our military would destroy them. so they are protecting us CONSTANTLY, it's just a form of passive protection. moreover, without the military, you probably wouldn't even exist. we would have been completely overrun by nazis and your parents wouldn't have even been born. you can go ahead and disrespect the wars we have been fighting, but you can never say that the military doesn't make you safer. it's a ridiculous assertion. the fact that nobody is attacking us now does not mean that we don't need a military. actually it's a sign that our military is doing a good job... honestly i think it's disgusting when people talk shit about soldiers, and i was WAY against the war in iraq. i literally am disturbed that our elected officials were willing to send our soldiers to die out there, all so that some corporations could make a quick buck at the expense of americans. it's horrible. but the people who actually went to iraq? they signed up to fight and die for this country... they didn't sign up to fight an unjust war. even though they didn't get what they came for, that doesn't mean they don't deserve your respect. they were willing to sacrifice their lives to protect you. it doesn't matter whether the war actually made you safer. what matters is that they were WILLING. and you weren't. so you really have no place to insult them. the sad part is that they took an oath, which 99% WOULD OBEY, to give up their lives just to protect your right to insult them. isn't that ironic? they would die literally just so that you have the right to talk shit about them. if you choose to exercise that right, well that's your prerogative, but virtually every decent person on the planet will be disgusted with you. doesn't matter where they're from... even al qaeda would be disgusted at you. you may have insulted their biggest enemy, but your lack of loyalty and your disrespect for the people who fight and die for your country? that's something that nobody likes, regardless of who they are. nobody respects anybody who is ungrateful to their soldiers, just so you know. so talk all the shit you want but it's really not going to do anything, except earn you a bunch of hate. who would want to talk to someone who insults the very people who sacrifice the most for their country? who would hire you? who would befriend you? who would do business with you? who would marry you? only disgusting, ungrateful, immature cowards... people who don't respect a soldier's sacrifice are the same people who are afraid to make the same sacrifice. if you weren't afraid to fight, you would understand what going to war actually means, and therefore you would respect it. your lack of respect shows you don't understand it, which in turn shows that you have never even considered making that same sacrifice yourself. you're a selfish coward, basically. you're a parasite. you think society is here to serve you... not the other way around. you think society has an obligation to protect you and entertain you, etc. when in reality, nobody has to protect you. they protect you because they're brave, selfless, GOOD people, not because they have to. you take that sacrifice for granted... you take your safety for granted. you go throughout your day doing your normal routine, never realizing what would happen if there weren't people willing to throw down their lives to keep you safe. you just assume you have a RIGHT to safety, that some soldier or cop is obligated to protect you. you've always been safe, so of course you just assume it'll always be that way. you think it's just the way the world works. like a child whose parents give him $20 every day, you assume that they are obligated to serve you. you assume that the $20 will just keep coming in, because it always has. you don't realize that somebody had to actually WORK for that $20. in other words, you're a spoiled brat. sooner or later you're gonna disrespect the wrong person, and they're going to want to teach you a lesson about how someone else is working for your safety, all. the fucking. time. and the best way to unspoil a kid? take it all away. let him see how nobody is obligated to serve him. let him see that he doesn't have a "right" to be safe. the only reason he's safe is because his parents work around the clock to keep him that way.
if, after reading this, you still don't get chills at the thought of somebody sacrificing their life to save you, a complete stranger, then you're a disgrace to this nation. there are hundreds of thousands of them, right now, alive in this country. they uproot from their lives... they get on a plane to the fucking desert... they carry over 100 pounds, at least 12 hours a day... they sleep probably 3 hours a day, if at all... they expose themselves to toxic chemicals 24/7... they pick up guns and charge straight into the face of danger, risking their lives to exercise the foreign policy of the politicians YOU elected. don't like what they're doing? vote for somebody else, fucktard. what matters is not what they end up doing. what matters is what they are WILLING to do. and they are willing to make THE ultimate sacrifice, just so you can wake up in the morning and go to work/school/whatever, never know their name, never know they died, never even know that they existed. just so you can walk around completely ungrateful for the strangers who died. isn't that sad? they died, just so you could be totally thankless for their sacrifice. what a horrible disgrace.
i don't believe in god, but if i'm wrong, i want the soldiers up there (who knowingly sacrificed their lives to save mine) to know that i not only respect them, but love them, cherish them, and THANK them. i want them to know that they didn't die in vain. i want them to know that in return for their sacrifice, they will always be remembered and saluted. they didn't know me, but they died for me... the least i can do is show some god damn respect. so that's what i do. i respect them, because they are the lions of our country. they are not only tough. they are not only brave. they are SELFLESS. they are ALTRUISTIC. they are SOLDIERS.
+Toxically Masculine
What can I say. BRILLIANT narrative, I have similar thoughts every time I visit the parents of my oppoes who ''didnt come back ( & yes, shed a few tears)
I respect Specialist Tim so much. I had the honour of walking beside him in assistance for a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns. It was amazing.
Honor*
"Respect isn't commanded, it is earned"…Isn't that what you said?…Well isn't the loss of life due to forced oppression and ignorance levied upon a nations population why this country was created in the first place…Freedom of speech, Freedom to worship and education was only a dream…and in the search of that dream we came to these shores,…and "We the People" drafted a nations guideline that allows us to protect ourselves against "All Enemies Both Foreign and Domestic" and to recognize that we are instilled with certain inalienable rights…those "Rights" were paid for in blood and sacrifice,…That sacrifice is what has given you the "Right" to speak out as you have…afforded you your choice of education that you are so proud of… and to firmly stand upon the alter of your beliefs as you do…and without fear of retribution i might add…you command and demand those rights…and i respect that…and i will demand and command it for you and any American to protect our "Rights"... with my blood if necessary... you earned my protection by just being in the fellowship of Americans…So don't you think it's at least possible that a Nations Memorial dedicated to the ones who have fallen in defense of the life you enjoy have already earned our "Respect"?…and you should be the one Commanding and Demanding it for the ones who no longer have a voice to do so…It is your "Right" to do so…
As for me and my family we will always respectfully and with heads bowed quietly stand with respect on such hallowed grounds to honor our nations sons.
God Bless the Flag that harbors you from the storm so many worldwide still suffer…God bless the Fallen…God bless America…and God bless you...
If you have NO RESPECT, give up your citizenship, if you are a citizen, and go to another country. See how far you will get if you try to DISRESPECT any other country. You won't be told to stand, yiu will be made to stand and possibly learn to stand not for 20 min but all day in a jail cell.
well i guess you could say the military is just made of respect and rules. my dad and uncles and grandfathers served and they still all act like there under command of a officer. you never change. so its just kinda a un written rule you could say
I have been reading many of the comments here. This verifies my experience as a supervisor trying to find qualified employees. Many of the younger people have no respect for, themselves, their history, or their elders with more knowledge and life experience. I will leave lack of work ethic for another time.
Perfectly correct response, you are not the only one with the same thoughts and challenges. As far as work ethic.....if you expected Sentinel-like work ethic out of today's employees, you would get sued. Or at a minimum they would think you were some kind of kook.
I laughed when this teenager said he had spent "countless hours" in contemplation. They can easily be counted with simple math. He has had far fewer hours than someone who has lived more years, has more life experience, and is wiser.He's still a teenager! His brain won't finish developing until around age 25 or so.
Its so true everyone hates these two new employees at my work one who just turned 18 another who is still 17 and im 17 i say see the difference between me and the normal
I respect my elders when they deserve respect, not simply because they are elders. Any elder who has served his country, I respect (as is the case in this video). The elder on the street corner shouting at me about how I'm going to hell, not so much.
I believe elders should be shown respect when they act in a manner that is worthy of respect, I expect to be treated by the same criteria when I'm an elder.
who the fuck cares about your problems at work? Your a Moron.
28 respirations per minute
most of you have no idea what a soldier goes through to get that blue cord. these men are badasses
Who gives a crap about being badass...those who follow order blindly may be badass , but they are fools....sheep if you will
Both sides of every war since napoleon have been funded by same men.
Soldiers are just their victims and have really died just to give these men more power and help them get what they want
A true bad ass know knows history and uses it to figure out how and why we are where we are
Knowledge is powers
Not that soldiers are bad men, but they are fooled and are actually helping to self destruct usa.
As are all those who do anything under order without first asking WHY
your a piece of trash
there are rules of engagement followed by very general orders to always think on your own and the absolute right to not follow any orders that are not just. you have never served my friend but worry not there are good men willing to go in harm's way and fight for you so you can sit in the comfy confines of your house on the internet and spew nonsense about things and twist historical accuracy to for your own very negative and naive agenda.
you think so? blue is for the water they never crossed. red for the blood they never spilled. yellow speaks for itself
What? killed a man wearing $200 of ak47 and flip flops with his $65k missile or some shit?
I was brought to deep tears watching the reverence of this changing of guards ceremony. Thank you, eddystravels for posting it. Sorry for all the wise ass comments to your video. They must not "know what they do" for they are looking at hallowed ground and ceremony.
Nearly 5,000 UNKNOWN soldiers are buried at Arlington National Cemetery. The Tomb of the Unknowns contains the remains of 1 each unknown "Medal of Honor" winner from WWI, WWII, and Korea. The Vietnam tomb is left empty but honors both unknown AND missing soldiers from that war.
The guards all come from the Army. Most wear the Infantry Blue Cord which means that they are qualified Infantry and serving in an Infantry unit. At the Tomb, they wear no rank insignia so as not to possibly outrank the heroes whom they so reverently guard. The ceremoniously way they walk comes from tradition. All the guards I've seen there are also to be honored as heroes (I can tell by the medals they wear). Let me put it this way, I would not want to make any of them angry at me. So, stand quietly and pay attention. Or get off that hallowed ground.
Charles Green Its really amazing in person,I was given the opportunity to witness this on an 8th grade field trip,truly an amazing experience.
Charles Green : THAT'S BECAUSE YOU'RE A BITCH
It would be such a Honor to see this in person...
I got to its pretty cool. I was on a JROTC trip to Marine Corp museum and other stuff like that. and watched the marine silent drill team
Same here. I was fortunate enough to see it with respectful people.
Won a class trip to DC and was there to see the wreath-laying ceremony. Very peaceful, yet sobering.
John Jones it is very cool to see in person. Ceremonies like wreath laying and the changing of the guard are actually public so you could go out to Arlington any time
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Every time I see this I am more proud of America.
The M14 is a handsome weapon with bayonet affixed.
***** You are correct.
Dusty Slim no he isn't, jspee1965 is correct. Those are M14s not M1 Garands.
reltjj5150 I thank Sir. you
Meh... I'm an Aussie what the hell do I know.
Too bad that these soldiers don't carry them loaded on this post. Suppose that someone wanted to start some "real trouble."
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Have never seen this before. Beautiful ceremony. Thank you for posting.
He didn't ask. He told those spectators to stand.
all this awesome freedom got the camera guy excited and breathing really hard.