Tomb of the Unknown Soldier -- Arlington National Cemetary -- June 11, 2012
AN AMERICAN SOLDIER
KNOWN BUT TO GOD
During the Changing of the Guard ceremony
the audience was asked to stand, remain silent, and refrain from smoking or chewing gum.
It was a time for reflection and respect for all who have given their lives to the cause of freedom.
My heart also thought of my own Air Force son, who died serving Persian Gulf War in 1991.
It is considered one of the highest honors to serve as a Sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknowns.
The soldier "walking the mat" does not wear rank insignia on his or her uniform so that they do not outrank the Unknowns, whatever their rank may have been.
In an additional ceremoney, this soldier loving placed a single rose at the grave of each memorial on the day we visited. He had served as Sentinel for 24 months and was paying his "final respects."
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