Hurricane does not stop sentinels at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

[scho63]

I ride through Arlington National Cemetery at least once every 3-4 months. It is a humbling experience

[FAX]

Originally Posted by scho63

I ride through Arlington National Cemetery at least once every 3-4 months. It is a humbling experience

If you've lost someone dear to you in a war, the Tomb and the Cemetery are sometimes difficult to take. Tears come from nowhere. Uncontrollable emotion. Great sadness. Unspeakable gratitude.

It's a powerful place. I'm glad its there, but I have a very hard time going there.

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[ForeverChiefs58]

The remains of the Unknown Soldier is committed to the ground during the burial services at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA November 11 1921. (WW1 Signal Corps Collection).

[Woodchuck]

Originally Posted by ForeverChiefs58

The remains of the Unknown Soldier is committed to the ground during the burial services at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA November 11 1921. (WW1 Signal Corps Collection).

I think they finally figured out who the soldier was didn't they? He's been taken out and given a proper burial if I remember right.

[demonhero]

Originally Posted by Woodsponge Chuckpants

I think they finally figured out who the soldier was didn't they? He's been taken out and given a proper burial if I remember right.

Nope.. you are referring to the Tomb of the Unknowns. FYI, the Tomb of the Unknowns contains the remains of unidentified servicemen from several U.S.A. conflicts.

[ForeverChiefs58]

Originally Posted by Woodsponge Chuckpants

I think they finally figured out who the soldier was didn't they? He's been taken out and given a proper burial if I remember right.

It was for the vietnam tomb. In the late 1990's I believe they found who it is through DNA and removed his remains

[ForeverChiefs58]

The Tomb was placed at the head of the grave of the World War I Unknown. West of this grave are the crypts of Unknowns from World War II (south) and Korea (north). Between the two lies a crypt that once contained an Unknown from Vietnam (middle). His remains were positively identified in 1998 through DNA testing as First Lieutenant Michael Blassie, United States Air Force and were removed. Those three graves are marked with white marble slabs flush with the plaza.

The Tomb has a flat-faced form and is relieved at the corners and along the sides by neo-classical pilasters set into the surface with objects and inscription carved into the sides. The 1931 symbolism of the objects on the north, south and east sides changed over time.

North and South panel with 3 wreaths on each side represent (in 1931) "a world of memories" but later the six major battles engaged in by American forces in France; Ardennes, Belleau Wood, Chateau-Thierry, Meusse-Argonne, Oisiu-Eiseu, and Somme. Each wreath has 38 leaves and 12 berries. East panel that faces Washington, D.C., are three Greek figures representing Peace, Victory, and "American Manhood" but later "Valor" instead of "American Manhood"

Western panel is inscribed the words (centered on the panel):

HERE RESTS IN
HONORED GLORY
AN AMERICAN
SOLDIER
KNOWN BUT TO GOD

[Fat Elvis]

Not a Hurricane Sandy photo. But then again, what do you expect from Dishonestchieffan?

[ForeverChiefs58]

Originally Posted by Fat Elvis

Not a Hurricane Sandy photo. But then again, what do you expect from Dishonestchieffan?

This stupid post is so full of fail.

[Rain Man]

I hope they have the names of those guards in case they get killed in the hurricane.

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by DaFace

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomb_of_the_unknowns

Thank you. I was on my phone and didn't feel like doing research.

Originally Posted by J Diddy

Are you serious? First, I can say, obviously, they are unknown. Second google unknown soldier and read all about it.

I had never heard of the tomb before..

Seems odd to me that they can remain unknown. I mean, don't they have records of who's in the military? Wouldn't a higher ranking officer or member if their platoon or whatever notice they were missing and report it? Couldn't they figure out who they were just by process of elimination?

[R8RFAN]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

Thank you. I was on my phone and didn't feel like doing research.



I had never heard of the tomb before..

Seems odd to me that they can remain unknown. I mean, don't they have records of who's in the military? Wouldn't a higher ranking officer or member if their platoon or whatever notice they were missing and report it? Couldn't they figure out who they were just by process of elimination?

They are the ones who have not been identified, the ones blown to bits to protect the people of the United States and even protect the scumbags.

[Garcia Bronco]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

Thank you. I was on my phone and didn't feel like doing research.



I had never heard of the tomb before..

Seems odd to me that they can remain unknown. I mean, don't they have records of who's in the military? Wouldn't a higher ranking officer or member if their platoon or whatever notice they were missing and report it? Couldn't they figure out who they were just by process of elimination?

War is Hell. There is no such thing as a moral war. Remember that. Warfare should only be used when all other means have been exhausted.

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

War is Hell. There is no such thing as a moral war. Remember that. Warfare should only be used when all other means have been exhausted.

Umm.. Ok?

[HMc]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

Umm.. Ok?

your post..his response...so confusing