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itsjustmeadj
Everett, PA
age: 23
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| 6/4/2008 3:04:11 PM |
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italianlady05
Omaha, NE
age: 53
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thank you. That was absolutely wonderfully touching.
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| 6/4/2008 3:07:39 PM |
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itsjustmeadj
Everett, PA
age: 23
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thank you. That was absolutely wonderfully touching.
Not a problem, the end really got me...where the two blonde girls are in their daddy's arms and the one is crying...
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| 6/4/2008 3:27:43 PM |
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italianlady05
Omaha, NE
age: 53
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I hope this isn't inappropriate to put this here. I was stunned by what these guards do for the tomb of the unkown solder..
ARLINGTON CEMETERY -
Jeopardy Question
On Jeopardy the other night, the final question was How many steps does the guard take during his walk acros s the tomb of the Unknowns ---- All three missed it --
This is really an awesome sight to watch if you've never had the chance,
Very fascinating.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
1. How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns and why?
21 steps. It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is
the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary.
2. How long does he hesitate after his about face to begin his return walk and why?
21 seconds for the same reason as answer number 1
3. Why are his gloves wet?
His gloves are moistened to prevent his losing his grip on the rifle.
4. Does he carry his rifle on the same shoulder all the time and if not, why not?
He carries the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb. After his march across the path,he executes an about face and moves the rifle to the outside shoulder.
5. How often are the guards changed?
Guards are changed every thirty minutes,twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year.
6. What are the physical traits of the guard limited to?
For a person to apply for guard duty at the tomb, he must be
between 5' 10' an d 6' 2' tall and his waist size cannot exceed 30.' Other
requirements of the Guard: They must commit 2 years of life to guard the
tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and can not drink any alcohol on
or off duty for the rest of their lives. They cannot swear in public for the
rest of their lives and cannot disgrace the uniform {fighting} or the tomb in
any way. After two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on
their lapel signifying they served as guard of the tomb. There are only
400 presently worn. The guard must obey these rules for the rest of their
lives or give up the wreath pin.
The shoes are specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat
and cold from their feet. There are metal heel plates that extend to the
top of the shoe in order to make the loud click as they come to a halt.
There are no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform. Guards dress for duty
in front of a full-length mirror.
The first six months of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone, nor
watch TV. All off duty time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid
to rest in Arlington National Cemetery .. A guard must memorize who they are
and where they are interred. Among the notables are: President Taft, Joe
E. Lewis {the boxer} and Medal of Honor winner Audie Murphy, {the most
decorated soldier of WWII} of Hollywood fame.
Every guard spends five hours a day getting his uniforms ready for
guard duty.
ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.
In 2003 as Hurricane Isabelle was approachingWashington , DC , our
US Senate/House took 2 days off with anticipation of the storm. On the ABC
evening news, it was reported that because of the dangers from the
hurricane, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of
the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assign ment. They
respectfully declined the offer, 'No way, Sir!' Soaked to the skin,
marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding
the Tomb was not just an as signment, it was the highest ho nor that can be
afforded to a serviceperson. The tomb has been patrolled continuously,
24/7, since 1930.
God Bless and keep them.
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| 6/4/2008 3:39:06 PM |
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mowry
Ashland, PA
age: 39
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man that choked me up
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| 6/4/2008 4:12:51 PM |
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witchiepoo
East Hampton, CT
age: 48
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| 6/4/2008 4:34:50 PM |
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littlelostgirl
Suffern, NY
age: 21
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A childs Voice..
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| 6/4/2008 4:42:08 PM |
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baja_h2x
Postville, IA
age: 19
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brought a tear to my eye.....
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| 6/4/2008 5:05:29 PM |
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quezzie
Cincinnati, OH
age: 45
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I'm such a mush. I cried through nearly the whole thing. "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."
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| 6/4/2008 5:12:02 PM |
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swiftfalcon
The Colony, TX
age: 50
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That was good! Thanks for sharing.
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| 6/4/2008 8:19:11 PM |
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skeeterfx1
Wichita Falls, TX
age: 27
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I've seen that before. Still gets me too. It's not easy being in. We love you guys though and that is why we do it. Thanks for sharing this.
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| 6/4/2008 10:26:08 PM |
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itsjustmeadj
Everett, PA
age: 23
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I've seen that before. Still gets me too. It's not easy being in. We love you guys though and that is why we do it. Thanks for sharing this.
No problem there sweet pea! We love you guys too, and we don't forget you...
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| 6/4/2008 10:31:48 PM |
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itsjustmeadj
Everett, PA
age: 23
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i couldn't watch these in their entirety...they were too emotional. but wow, thanks for sharing.
god bless our troops...all of em...who are serving, served, who have passed on, their families...
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| 6/4/2008 11:25:23 PM |
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littlelostgirl
Suffern, NY
age: 21
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Your very welcome..I couldnt' watch all of it myself..
God bless our troops..
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