Arlington in the snow

[LouisianaJoe]

A friend took this this morning at Arlington. I thought that it was worth sharing.

 

[lonejacklarry]

I agree. Thanks very much!

 

[SW_shooter]

Visited there back in the 80's and was awe struck at the silence and reverence. Not to mention watching the changing of the guard.

God bless those special soldiers who perform this service in all weather conditions.

 

[Iggy]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing

I would give a lot to be allowed the honor of serving at that monument for even one day.

 

[carpriver]

It suddenly got hard to swallow. Great picture

 

[diamonback68]

That is probably the most reverent place on earth.

 

[Smoke]

These guys live General Order number 1

I will guard everything within the limits of my post.
I will quit my post only when properly relieved

 

[snubbyfan]

Ok, ya got me, that's where my Dad's buried as a war hero with full honors. I miss my Dad, he was truly a great man.

 

[Pilgrim]

those guys are some tough dudes. I"ve been there and read what they have to endure. It's amazing that anyone can have that much discipline.

Then there's the idiots in the stands who just can't shut up. I saw the guards actually shout some of them down...in a very militarily proper way.

 

[gm272gs]

I have friends there, too.
I don't think of them often enough, either.

 

[rwsmith]

When I read the little sign.....

When I read the sign that explained that the guard changes his rifle to the outside shoulder to symbolize protecting the tomb from outsiders I almost lost it.

I saw the guard leave the walkway one time when someone was sniggling and he gave a 'request' that the tomb should be approached with reverence and RESPECT! Nobody sniggled after that.

 

[RonJ]

Did you notice the uniformity of the foot prints?
These guys know how to march.

 

[jinx]

God bless them and all they guard

 

[the ringo kid]

That is probably the most reverent place on earth.

And the Arizona Memorial. Ive never been to either, but some day--I will. Thinking of those great gents there, makes me more than tear up. Rest in Peace Gents.

 

[diamonback68]

And the Arizona Memorial. Ive never been to either, but some day--I will. Thinking of those great gents there, makes me more than tear up. Rest in Peace Gents.

I've been to both and you are right, it's pretty much a toss up. You get a lump in your throat either place.

 

[the ringo kid]

Every Vets day and such, im somber all day thinking about what you all have done for us all. There aint no way to repay you all in my book, except to try to be a Patriot and love my Country as much as you all did/do.

 

[amazingflapjack]

I believe it is, "Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God" is that right guys?

 

[diamonback68]

I believe it is, "Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God" is that right guys?

That is right.

 

[shouldazagged]

Thanks for posting this. I've never been there, and likely never will now. I regret that. This was moving.

 

[ArtyGuy]

I live in the area so I'm lucky enough to go there often. Plus a good friend of mine from college is a battalion commander in the Old Guard so I am getting the chance to get a "behind the scenes" look.

I'll echo what other said about the Soldiers discipline. I've been in the Army for over 20 years and to see what the YOUNG Soldiers do is incredible to me.