Monday 08-29-11

It is nice to see honor and tradition that still means something. In the days when they will tell Marines they can't fart for fear of hurt someones feelings but they can die, for them. We go there and free them from whatever the president has decreed ed. Our woman soldiers can not drive a jeep off post. Our soldiers can not show there Bible in public. And which country is backwards?

Standing guard at the Tomb in the face of Hurricane Irene

WASHINGTON - As Hurricane Irene barrels her way toward the mid-Atlantic and up the East Coast, members of The Old Guard continue their vigilance at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

While on duty the Tomb Sentinel crosses a 63-foot rubber surfaced walkway in exactly 21 steps. He then faces the Tomb for 21 seconds, turns again, and pauses an additional 21 seconds before retracing his steps.

The 21 is symbolic of the highest salute according to dignitaries in military and state ceremonies.

Members of The Old Guard have guarded the Tomb every second, of every day regardless of weather or holidays since April 6, 1948.

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If you are ever in the area it is worth stopping and contemplating.