Why You Never Mess With A Guard Of The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier

[@johndrake2147]

"The sentinels do not display rank insignia so as not to outrank the unknown soldier" - I love that, somebody obviously put a great degree of consideration into the ceremonial aspects

[@TheMrManPretty]

Rank is only displayed for NCO's E-5 and up. Regular enlisted E1-E4, do not display rank on the Blues uniform. The only Badge harder to achieve in the Army is the Astronaut badge. When I left just over 400 had been awarded. 1 soldier in my platoon had his Tomb Badge taken for a Getting a DUI.

[@TheMrManPretty]

@@joeps2000 yes. Rank are on the sleeves for the Blues. Collar devices are worn on the Bdu/Acu's and the old Greens Uniform.

[@OdinsVikingr]

@@joeps2000 the ranks that you saw were NCO (Non Commissioned Officer) ranks of E-5 or Sargeant and E-6 or Staff Sargeant. These are the only ranks displayed on the uniform for the reasons mentioned in the video 🙂

[@candiedcrusader7841]

@@TheMrManPretty Honestly, as it should've happened. Its red blooded and american to have fun like that, but this is a special, somber honor and duty.

[@jaimeedee6838]

Yeah the english put the thourght in

[@user-qh2jg9ee7n]

I took a field trip there in 8th grade and I had heard they would crack down on unnecessary noise. I had to cough really bad cause I was choking on water and I just sat there for 15 minutes choking since I was nervous I'd get yelled at. Good times

[@user-qh2jg9ee7n]

@not me no, I went to a private school up until hs and at that point only had 2/3 teachers a year

[@user-qh2jg9ee7n]

@not mehaha not a problem. I've learned my name is actually more common than I thought

[@TheEnd]

@not me this story obviously takes place in America and you’re obviously not American using the word mate like that..

[@thedefenestrator2994]

@not me no you don’t understand, obviously no American could speak or write “mate” without physically dying. So clearly as a stranger I can tell you who you are based on the use of that single word alone.

[@thedefenestrator2994]

@not me I was using sarcasm

[@bigdogkghvr6749]

Not outranking the unknown soldier makes me wanna cry because that’s so respectful to them.

[@kyleshiflet9952]

Same here for all we know he was a private first class and it does bring a tear to your eyes especially knowing that soldier might've had a family who loved and missed him

[@danmarks8233]

I did cry. I'm so glad this was the first comment. Shits beautiful

[@kyleshiflet9952]

@@danmarks8233 yes it is

[@TheConcentrated]

Man that's not a person's tomb. C'mon. Use your head.

[@theblackcatvieweraccount5402]

3:00 it is literally the resting place of the unknown solider. Aka: a tomb. Come on man, use your head.

[@Aquablue62]

I was 12 when I went to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. I had nothing but respect for the guards and the soldier. I kept my mouth shut and honored the soldiers. I don’t understand how full grown adults have less common sense than a 12 year old

[@stacyslowter453]

Soooo much respect!

[@MyFunnyMoney]

I know how some of these "grown adults" vote. They call themselves Deplorable.

[@lefthangin4549]

It’s respect they don’t have .

[@realcritical-kr2dd]

Because your just a kid that never played fortnite lol grow up already

[@MyFunnyMoney]

@@realcritical-kr2dd Interesting claim

[@robertlennon9531]

It blows my mind that they actually have to tell people to be respectful

[@astutenomad2879]

But does it really?

[@mustardglass4574]

Some people are just rude and will never change their behavior

[@missinglink44]

Respect has been lost in the country. Along with family values. A very individually self centered generation. I am ashamed.

[@robertlennon9531]

@@missinglink44 you are right, it's a punch in the gut to those who gave their lives for us to have a better world. I also am ashamed

[@medisin7644]

I bet this is rare however, I've been a couple of times and people barely even talked

[@trevthekidd]

They're guarding each and every soldier that didn't make it back identifiable, or at all, respect

[@guythatlikesbananas6293]

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[@adog218]

Well metaphorically speaking yes

[@trevthekidd]

@@guythatlikesbananas6293 🍌

[@RoyalDog214]

From invisible monsters?

[@RogueRelic]

Why do they have guns as the British have an unknown soldier but his tomb is not gurded by the most elite soldier's in the British army, willing to shoot you if you cross a fence. His tomb is in Westminster abbey among the king's. The British royal guards are to stop people crossing on the queen's land and entering her house.

[@michaelbattle7477]

I served in the Army over seas and have guarded everything from motor pools to Ammo depots to airports. All requires a guard test and inspection. These men take it to a whole new level.. I salute every one of them!

[@nicholasfarrell8403]

Thank you for your service

[@Tryingtomakeitmakesense]

Did the same!!! Absolutely much respect to them and you bro!!!

[@deirdremorris9234]

I loved seeing it the two times I visited. Was stunning. The men were sleek..almost robotic like! Everything was perfect!

[@richie17787]

Thankyou for your service, my dad and older brother both served in the same regiment as each other in the British army. And are now guarding Buckingham palace in london as grenadiers.

[@michaelbattle7477]

@@richie17787 Those guard are an excellent group. Do they also guard the building where the queen resides?

[@dantheman3375]

Not outranking the unknown soldier is one of the most respectful things I have ever heard

[@ecclairmayo4153]

I likes that part too

[@Robert-wk8xl]

Agree 100%

[@jeremyshewell2445]

Yeah. That’s pretty beautiful isn’t it !!

[@barbaragammon5850]

Much respect for that. Their rank doesn't matter while guarding the unknown fallen brothers. Much respect for this elite group of young men and women.

[@thundermarkperun1083]

You can literally see the chevrons of their enlisted rank numerous times throughout the video

[@pauldetomas1611]

We all may not speak the same language, but the sound of *CHK CHK* Is universal.

[@thepeskyone]

Its 2021 and we still have those chk chk cameras 🤦 Edit I'm an idiot. I thought ur talking about cameras

[@kakyoin1725]

It is and I love the sound

[@MarkiusFox]

It's also part of Army Civil Disturbance training. The sight of fixed bayonets on rifles is a psychological deterrent, and if that isn't enough, soldiers can be ordered to charge their weapons (without a magazine loaded) as a nonverbal message.

[@julianramirezd6183]

@@thepeskyone JAJAJAJAJAJA bruh momento

[@kyleculp7520]

Wrong house fool!

[@Carolinacowboy]

My father did this before he received his orders to vietnam.. I took him back last year he passed away this past November... It was an honor to watch him hold his chest out proudly sitting in his wheelchair once more before he had passed

[@jonathanjoestar3068]

Respect

[@TheAzTex]

Wish youtube would let you post a picture if you had it. My condolences, may your father fly high & rest in peace

[@heatherfurtado9445]

Thank you for your families service.

[@wwashington270]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@marilynthatcher7172]

Utmost respect and appreciation to your father.

[@jeremybailey3073]

I was in The Old Guard from 1994-1996. I was in Charlie Company. Charlie Company's barracks is across the street from Echo Company's. The Tomb guards are in Echo Company and they definitely had the respect from the rest of Ft Myer. They are as squared away as a person can get. I had the honors of performing many different funerals and ceremonies while I was there, but none as high profile as guarding the tomb. Much respect for the Sentinels.

[@AvgasmrEnjoyer]

Thank you for your service

[@J.Wade87]

Thank you for your service, your sacrifice and your respect of our fallen.

[@randywiley2593]

Thank you for your service 🙏

[@Natadorian]

Thank you for your service! Much respect for all military personnel!🙏🏼

[@jeffcaldwell2991]

I was assigned to the 1/4th Infantry (OPFOR), Headquarters Company, Combat Maneuver Training Center, Hohenfels, Germany from 93-96. During my time there I helped to in-process several soldiers whose last duty assignment had been the Old Guard. We had a Class A inspection a couple days after two of them had arrived. They still had the taps on their low quarters and the lead weights in the pockets of their Class A coats. Man they looked sharp. You could have cut a loaf of bread with them; they were so sharp looking.

[@janemoore4319]

The last time I visited the changing of the guard, it was 103°. The guard had sweat running into his eyes, dripping off of his face., yet not one time did he flinch. When he took a step, you could hear the sweat in his shoes swish. So totally quiet, respectful, gravely serious. If you can visit but one place in DC, make it Arlington and go for the Changing of the Guards. You will never forget the sights, sounds, but mostly the feelings. You WILL BE SO PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN. Thank you to the Old Guard.

[@williamgdavis9176]

Just watching this video is emotional for me as an American. I lost a friend in Vietnam and still think about him.l was a few years younger so I wasn't there.

[@crlguitar1]

I was so moved by the ceremony as well.

[@jeroenkesteloot6369]

I saw the same in Italy, at the Altare de la Patria, Italian sun burning down on them and they were standing next to a giant flame. Poor people. Even when we saw soldiers in the shade, they took off their armored vests and they were just soaked. They received water from the people at the monuments.

[@eddavis256]

@@jeroenkesteloot6369 no

[@rodimusmaximus3912]

@@eddavis256 Yes. Shutup smelly.

[@acasacas9844]

I'm English and I think it's a wonderful thing to be part of. That unknown soldier gave his life, the ultimate sacrifice. He had a mum and people who loved him. It must be a great honour and the soldiers who do it must be very proud. Well done America for honouring this brave soldier, whoever he or she is.

[@dariuscroxton1039]

She? It was the first world war. An American soldier. They didn't join the army let alone fight. It's a man.

[@josephwall4800]

@@dariuscroxton1039 there were 11,000 female yeomen in the US army who served in WWI. While it’s likely that it was a male, it’s not out of the realms of possibility of that it could’ve been a medic or a driver. Either way, whoever they were gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country and deserve to be honoured as such.

[@MetalGearTenno]

@@josephwall4800 The point is women weren't allowed in actual combat during the first world war. Which is historically accurate!

[@MetalGearTenno]

What about his Father? Fathers are just as important parents as mothers.

[@josephwall4800]

@@MetalGearTenno just because they weren’t combatants doesn’t mean they’re not casualties of war

[@fnaflolbit1018]

"Cross over the barrier into the plaza and you'll likely hear this:" *ad starts playing* Wow you're right, that's terrifying

[@John-cg5sk]

This video is brought to you by RAID SHADOW LEGENDS

[@IRegertThisSoMuch]

John AHHHHHH

[@timnell207]

You’re

[@fnaflolbit1018]

@@timnell207 bruh

[@Livvydances]

Thank you for the genuine belly laugh :)

[@somethingsaucy1776]

My grandfather was a sentinel, we still have his uniform and badge, very cool memorabilia. RIP grandpap

[@AmbyrRavyn]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@somethingsaucy1776]

@@AmbyrRavyn I didn’t know him very well, so it wasn’t very hard losing him. But it’s always sad. And thanks

[@MeMe-on9id]

uk sends love and respect

[@zohn6642]

🙏

[@repulsivekev8184]

Ay man I'm sure he was the best I also didn't know my grandpa and he died before I could even see him but it is sad to think about I'm sure you grandpa was a great man stay safe And strong my friend 😁

[@floydhenderson2384]

I have seen these soldiers when I lived in Virginia. They are awesome in their devotion to their duty and the honor of being a tomb guard. Although I am certain that they would not hesitate to chastise or even punish anyone who disrespected the tomb and what it represents, I never saw the guards be anything but respectful and courteous to the tomb's many visitors. Thank you, Old Guard.

[@cptkennysolid]

Sergeant Huddy was a squad leader in my lagoon in Vietnam. For years I lived with “survivors guilt” when a 122 rocket missed me but got him. I never wanted to go to the wall and see his name. Five years ago, I found he survived and was a guard at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier! I also found that he passed away a few years earlier. I wish I could have told him how HAPPY I was that he made it! He was a soldier’s soldier! Rest In Peace Sergeant Huddy. I am sure you are in God’s hands....

[@jamiemarten2928]

🙏 wonderful to hear your story Kenneth

[@mark9531]

Good afternoon Kenneth Your Sergeant was being honest. Command Sergeant Major Albert C. (Chuck) Huddy Tomb Guard Identification Number 0219 Command Sergeant Major 3rd Army Infantry Fort Myers. Given full military honors and buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Much respect for a VERY VERY humble soldier.

[@mikeshults9167]

I did 2 tours in Nam..got hit by RPG shrapnel just before the end of my last tour. Saw a lot of my fellow Marines die or get wounded. We talked a lot then of 'being in the wrong place at the wrong time'...years later I first heard the term 'survivor's guilt'....still don't understand stand it...why should you feel guilty about living thru something that you had no control over, unless you did?

[@catherinebaker6662]

@@mikeshults9167 you said it yourself, "still don't understand it [survivor's guilt.] In lieu of judging others and negating their suffering, pick up a book, educate yourself, gain empathy and gain respect for those who are not you. UPDATED: If I was too harsh on you, forgive me. Allow me to explain in a more gentle, unemotional tone . . . Go back and read your last sentence, "Why should you feel guilty about living thru something that you had no control over" and end it there. Remove "unless you did," because that is ALL the person who suffers from survivor's guilt will hear . . . "unless you did." They will immediately continue questioning themselves, "DID I?!" That guilt is part of PTSD, forever questioning and reliving what happened and what actions they took, or in their mind what they should have, could have taken. A sufferer obsesses over the moments to a point where they become overwhelmed with self-doubt and begin to question their own memory of what happened. Help them end the questioning of their own actions. To overcome survivor's guilt, it's imperative to repeat to them, "you did nothing wrong. It's not your fault. What you are feeling is NOT guilt. It is grief, overwhelming grief, and you think you have to find blame somewhere in order to make it go away. There is no one to blame; so, you are blaming yourself. You did nothing wrong." I'm convinced without help, they may struggle for the rest of their lives for a solution to a situation that has nothing to do with responsibility, but everything to do with loss. They need clarity. They need repetition of that clarity. Can you begin to see how a small phrase like "unless you did," can and will throw a person right back into self doubt in the time it takes a hummingbird to flex it wings? Even if it was unintentional, that doubt has the power to crush one's soul. I can imagine after some thought that you meant no harm. Perhaps what you were trying to say is that guilt is only for those who did something wrong. That's the cruel irony of survivor's guilt and why it carries the adjective "survivor." It's irrational. You're right. Feelings of guilt should be only for those who are guilty; so, I see why you admitted yourself that it makes no sense to you. But, what the sufferer is experiencing is the crippling grief - not guilt - that has nothing to do with anything they did, or did not do. It's grief. It's loss. It's wanting and needing things to have been different and the inability to accept that it cannot be. We as humans need to find a reason, need to assign blame in order to deal with overwhelming, traumatic loss and that need, for some, creates the the irrational self-blame. Another presentation of survivor's guilt is the irrational "If only" that a parent might feel after the death of a child. "If only I had seen, if only I had asked, if only I had said . . . " For the soldier, it's "If only I had seen, or known, or heard, or acted quicker, had been in front, hadn't let him walk point . . . " Again, my apologies if I offended you or hurt YOUR feelings. I admit my own failing. The subject was too close to me, and I WAS too quick to answer without contemplating my own words. Someone I loved very much suffered from survivor's guilt. A friend, not understanding, asked, "Well, what did YOU do?" (meaning "to feel so guilty" . . . meaning, but not saying, "how can you feel guilty when you did nothing wrong?") It's grief, and we call it "survivor's guilt." We should call it irrational guilt, because that is what it is. Irrational thoughts too often precede suicide. He also served in Vietnam.

[@danielp7394]

Rest in Power brother.

[@christianchan8642]

Imagine dying in war and not knowing that people would honor and protect your dead body 24/7

[@MistycKat]

The 1st ones did not know for sure. But now the rest of them knows.

[@logankite1226]

HoW oFfEnSiVe

[@TheTinkle1]

Respect

[@incubi51]

Imagin dyning in a war and no one finding your body.

[@ibrahamgauntseminario2948]

@Tom Martyr ye, the symbol is for the living ones

[@agentblammo]

In 2003, during Hurricane Isabel, The Sentinels racked their rifles and yelled, "It is requested that everyone maintain a level of silence and respect!!" The hurricane ceased.

[@missplebbharuko]

LMFAO

[@rethomazure]

just imagining this- 💀💀

[@aspertree4673]

They actually stayed out in the hurricane and protected it during it, so this story isnt that far off

[@treszapata6625]

They shoot there gun in the sky when at a funeral of a soilder

[@gimiklioptions]

Dude just said that they didn't, did you really miss that?

[@garytrowbridge2790]

These men are genuine American treasures. A shame many of our so called leaders don't possess such virtue and devotion.

[@bigsparky8888]

AGREED!!!

[@kateg99]

And women.

[@carolk5770]

That’s the TRUTH!!!!!!

[@AngelaJeanBarr]

Men? Don't be a pig. Women are Tomb Guards too.

[@travisarnold3612]

@@AngelaJeanBarr Simmer down

[@Michellemutts7848]

I love how they don't display their ranks as to not out rank the unknown soldier, very considerate and respectful.

[@NH-rn3wz]

Yea this caught me and is awesome

[@KevinKingofPrussians]

Just a question. Didn't us soldiers used to and still have their ranks sewed upon their uniforms. So they can be recognised with the dog tags. Or did the government purposefully hid their identity, to pay respect to others who were lost. Again no disrespect to the soldiers who lost their lives to save their country. I admire them.

[@Michellemutts7848]

@@KevinKingofPrussians so I don't understand what you mean

[@KevinKingofPrussians]

@@Michellemutts7848 I'm asking if that, their identity was truly forgotten or it was done on purpose Edit:- I get it. Now stop with the explanation. Its been continuing from 2 months.

[@Michellemutts7848]

@@KevinKingofPrussians I really don't know

[@poorfordtransitowner1627]

To disrespect any grave is disgraceful but for a soldier who dies an never comes back is beyond words

[@GenerationIcarus]

Commiefornia. We should burn that entire state to the ground and give it back to the Mexicans.

[@devoid-of-life]

@@GenerationIcarus ??????

[@bshugks4350]

@@GenerationIcarus TF

[@BlazingShadowSword]

@@GenerationIcarus Congrats. You are incomprehensible, and have confused everyone reading your comment.

[@thebookofmisogyny7019]

@@GenerationIcarus Congrats on demonstrating your brain has the same functioning capacity as a jar of peanuts 😁👍🏾

[@rohankapuria663]

I went May 2019, a thunderstorm hit, and everyone took shelter in the building next to the tomb, but the guards stayed out through the storm

[@xXMc1ovinXx]

honestly the worst the weather. The more the honor it is to do it

[@cobragamming1991]

Honor to the end

[@SkeletronGames]

I was also there in May 2019

[@ShynLamo]

Major respect to them and their dedication.

[@DatMikeDude]

Yo I was also!

[@SMcCaskill]

The Old Guard is the ultimate respect that all of our fallen troops deserve.

[@irisfields1659]

I wonder if anyone has had the odesity to mess with guards and got noise from a rifle,i hope everyone shows the deserved honor

[@thebellcurve3437]

Soldiers who didn't make it back don't need to be guarded. Walking back and forth like that and "guarding" a tomb is nothing short of stupidity, it is a complete waste of time and tax payer dollars.

[@Nightdare]

Sorry? Now don't get me wrong, those that have fallen deserve respect, but how more insulting can it be to be fighting for freedom and become an *unknown* soldier Not only did you lose your life fighting for others, you even lost your bloody NAME! Politicians and Generals get their names carved in history, they get the acclaim, the laurels, yet they don't even know the poor saps dead in their coffin Want to respect the fallen? At least have the goddamn courtesy to remember their names, to keep their presence alive, instead of scribbling them on some slab of rock somewhere in no-man's land while putting the rearguard elites in the books for everyone to read and admire

[@readrothbard153]

@@Nightdare a few things wrong with your comment. 1 our soldiers don't fight for freedom they fight for uncle sam and his interests, since 1776 there hasn't been a battle for our freedoms, that is just a cute thing we tell the children so they excuse the wars. 2. They are unknown, not forgotten, meaning that their corpses were unidentifiable, not relagted as unimportant.

[@DanielSmith-vy6tv]

@@thebellcurve3437 Bet you would rather give the money to useless human being who do nothing but gamer the systems to they don't have to do anything with their lives.

[@mike-ekimbailey3487]

I am a Vietnam Era Veteran who, Having visited the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier on an Honor Flight accompanying two WWII Veterans, I was very moved by the ceremony and have great respect for The Old Guard. Thankyou for vetting some of the myths attributed to them. With Honor, Duty, and Respect. Ooooh RAH!

[@mjfadden]

Thank you Sir for your Service.

[@IONLYCAMEHERETOFUCKYOURWIFE]

Thanks for your service bro. My friend who was also in nam just passed away last year. Much respect for yall

[@ochman14]

Just out of curiosity what branch did you serve in ?

[@thewatcheronthewall8532]

Thank you for your service sir

[@adammm3259]

Imagine if humans evolved beyond choosing war as an option, conflict as an option and violence as an option... We wouldn't have any need for this would we...PEACE :-)

[@marioandluigi143]

I remember once I visited and people were being loud and laughing, and he turned to face everyone and yelled, "Everyone will maintain an air of quiet and respect!" Shut them right up, and I had a good, quiet laugh under my breath. Rest in peace unknown soldiers.

[@ARCtrooperblueleader]

@Borderline Psychotic - I wish I was there to experience that. xD

[@user-qt5eh9wb7g]

Some people have zero class.

[@richardturbo8941]

Ha ha, I bet you felt cool. Good for you. I do agree respect should be maintained, just to say.

[@whobegone]

@@richardturbo8941 😂

[@Kingtron5464]

YOO I THINK I WAS THERE

[@wakboy7499]

You know, the tomb of the unknown soldier is really significant. It actually gives all loved ones who has relatives missing in action a bit of closure. Since he was unknown.. it just might be the him in that tomb, and that visit not only honours all the fallen, but there is a chance we are visiting the final resting place of uncle Bob.

[@fex7175]

I really do love that perspective. I had never heard of it before, but with that in mind, I now have extreme respect for the guards and the Tomb. Truly warms my heart knowing that

[@EyFmS]

Why not have a regular tombstone in a military cemetery instead, that you can visit and pay your respects personally? This only seems to be part of military tradition nothing more. If they really cared about their soldiers they wouldn't have so many homeless veterans out there.

[@wakboy7499]

@@EyFmS Yes.. it is really a shame that the nation doesn't do enough for the vets.. however the tomb of the unknown soldier, in my opinion is the sign of respect, graditude and rememberance to the fallen but never found.

[@EyFmS]

@@wakboy7499 Yes I do agree the fallen need to be respected and remembered, we do have monuments across the world remembering them...although I can't get over the fact we end up forgetting about the abandoned soldiers who ended up there, perhaps because part of them died on the battlefield.

[@wakboy7499]

@@EyFmS Very true sir.. very true

[@foxfire8556]

I was stationed at Ft. Myer, VA ( the home base of the soldiers who guard the tomb ) from 3/67 until 12/68. I saw first hand what the guards go thru to prepare for their duty. Because of this I have always had the utmost respect for the 3rd Infantry. The rest of their unit are the ones who dress in Revolutionary War uniforms and perform for visiting foreign dignitaries.

[@jjd3hner544]

It’s really cool to think that someone is waking around not even knowing that their family member is one of the most consistently guarded dead person of all time

[@nein4995]

I'm your 30 like 😁

[@seang1946]

Lol true

[@TomBuikema]

That's one way I've never thought about it! That's pretty cool

[@almondsai7214]

@@TomBuikema And pretty sad

[@Aesop70]

That's if the person even had children..

[@imahatman4025]

Imagine being a small town private who dies on a battlefield only to be given the most ceremonious and highly guarded tomb in the country

[@intheendweallsmellthefoot]

I can't even begin to imagine the amount of honor that family would feel! That there child *or parent* did something so heroic to deserve that! Would be amazing

[@MechanizedGhost17]

@@intheendweallsmellthefoot unfortunately the family or friends of that soldier would more than likely never know they were at the tomb. It is the tomb of the *unknown* soldier after all.

[@jilphones6662]

Yeah but if you were from a small town people would know who you were.

[@Ebonysails]

They would probably want to be alive with their families.

[@intheendweallsmellthefoot]

@@Ebonysails well I mean no shit....but that's not the point but I guess you just enjoy being that guy so whatever

[@RosePigCooking]

“Why you shouldn’t mess with a tomb guard”. Better question “why would you even think about messing with a tomb guard”

[@TheLordAkabane]

For real

[@r.castellanos795]

My thoughts were...Why would you want too???? 😟🤨🤔

[@pauljohnson5160]

Trump and his merry men

[@CPR12345]

Because people are idiots.

[@777SFINN777]

I don't think they "think".

[@carolk5770]

I have seen the changing of the guards, twice. For the life of me, I cannot understand why any person (especially us Americans), would talk, giggle, sit down, be obnoxious, cross the rails or ANYTHING else that shows gross disrespect!! How ignorant can they be? This a wonderful heartfelt memorial to the men who saved all our behinds!!! Stand there, watch and shut your mouth!!! I’m sorry but I come from two very LONG lines of military men..right down to my amazing father in WWII and my grandfather in WWI, alllll the way back to the mounted Infantry around Gen. Custer’s war. His discharge is written on buck skin. This is an unbelievable thing to see these young men do. Please..let them know we appreciate ALL THEY DO…everyday!!! ♥️🤗🌹😎🤫🫢

[@jasmine669]

Appreciative of your families service. Ty.

[@mark9531]

Thankfully, Carol, these incidents are very uncommon. And are displays of carelessness rather than disrespect. 99.9% of the guests at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are silent, somber, and contemplative.

[@incumbentvinyl9291]

Why should the changing of the guards be a special event? It isn't, they do it constantly around the clock. It has nothing to do with the actual tomb, which obviously should not be disrespected. The only reason to be quiet is in order not to disturb the show, just like you don't hear people having a conversation when in a movie theatre. ''I’m sorry but I come from two very LONG lines of military men'' I didn't know two men could produce offspring. You learn something new every day.

[@carolk5770]

@@jasmine669 TY very much Jasmine! ♥️

[@carolk5770]

@@incumbentvinyl9291 There’s always some creep like you, insulting others & me also, for your ignorant information, I have a long line of men on my mothers side, and my fathers side. Happy now?

[@ElliottRodgers]

I'm from UK rather than US. 101% agree that visitors should show respect and behave appropriately! It's a grave site and war memorial. 😡

[@thatonedudefromdiscord4348]

I’m from Russia. We have a monument of the unknown soldier too and we also have the ‘everlasting fire’, which is patrolled in a similar way. 100% agree that people all over the world should respect monuments like these.

[@sakadabara]

@@thatonedudefromdiscord4348 in hell there are everlasting fire as well

[@thatonedudefromdiscord4348]

@@sakadabara the one on red square symbolizes us never forgetting the heroes of the great patriotic war. The ones you described symbolize your respect for monuments like these and the fallen soldiers (or, it’d be more appropriate to say, your lack of it)

[@timearly5226]

@@thatonedudefromdiscord4348 Would very much like to see it and show my respect.

[@mrknarf4438]

Symbols and traditions should be respected. We're too used to taking nothing seriously, but some things are no joke: cross the line and pay the consequences.

[@mrsmcgoo96]

My son was a sentinel at The Tomb of the Unknowns in 2010-2011. He was with The Old Guard for 4.5 years and also served in Honor Guard and with the Caisson Platoon as the Caparisoned Horse walker, farrier, and horse trainer. He's still in the Army, as a Power Plant Engineer now. Yes, I'm a bit proud of him. Thank you for making this video.

[@VitaVN23]

*B I T?*

[@bsouth7042]

You should be proud. America is lucky to have families like yours

[@arjunselvam7]

@@VitaVN23 it's just a way to show that he's not bragging. He is probably as proud as can be about his son.

[@dennunchucka8745]

My brother was with the honor guard during that time, I did not know this was what he went through and/or did. I visited him for a couple weeks in Arlington where he lived at Fort (I can't remember? Belvoire?) 9/11 happened a week to the day after I left and he was called in to clean remains from inside the Pentagon. This video opened my eyes and made me very proud of him! I am also very proud of your son and thank him dearly for his service! I do wonder if the two knew eachother? The timing is right and I know my brother stays in touch with alot of the guys he served with. He has since gone on to raise children and run his own successful business. This was a great video and I thank the original poster for giving me an education and a new level of pride for my brothers service. Oops I just reread your comment and had my timing off by a decade... They surely dont know eachother, but have the same background nevertheless.

[@cadds8055]

@@dennunchucka8745 imagine being in the military

[@Itsjoecampos]

So out of all the unknown soldiers, they picked one unknown soldier to represent all unknown soldiers. Crazy that who ever lay in that tomb is literally known worldwide but still unknown. Wish we knew their name.

[@kingofnothing1433]

If we knew their name then they would not be placed in the tomb of the unknown soldier.

[@MagikarpMan]

I've never heard of the tomb of the unknown soldier until now, that title would make an epic game

[@tyler3600]

@@MagikarpMan ...

[@Itsjoecampos]

@@kingofnothing1433 yes but that’s what makes us want to know their name, to give thanks to a specific person. The rest of history the name would remain unknown and it’s something we’d want to know deep down

[@racheldemain1940]

We have a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Westminster Abbey. It represents all the unknown Soldiers.

[@Loremaster28]

im not even American and I have nothing but respect for these sentinels. if I ever get a chance to visit I will do my best to be respectful and honor the ceremonies these amazing men and women preform.

[@micdaniel6787]

Thank you, sir.

[@maverickwatchreviews]

We welcome your visit.

[@ameliafite5351]

I have the honor of knowing one of these guards. I have known him since before kindergarten. I would have considered him to be the best "male" friend I had in school. Life took us in different directions. He married one of my best friends in highchool and they lived the military life of world travel with their family.I believe he has now retired from military. We are in our mid 40s now but to this day the fact he did this still makes me proud. This was proud thing for our little Eastern Kentucky town!! Dale, you made us proud!

[@robwilliamson9056]

Born in Pikeville here

[@randyrawdingii5135]

I hope your friend knows there are people who appreciate his service. What an honorable thing. I am truly grateful. May God bless both of you.

[@viktorkhrushchev1018]

HEY THATS WHERE I LIVE

[@darklibertario5001]

She made this account just to post this comment, this is impressive.

[@uboyjarvis]

Is this a bot comment? something is off here.

[@prestounicorn8254]

“Why you shouldn’t mess with a tomb guard” Me: cuz he has a gun and a bayonet?

[@fiendish9474]

Should be a no brainer lmao

[@654Crossman]

Bingo

[@30110CKs]

Cus he doesn't need either the gun or bayonet to make you fucking sorry....

[@itzcaseykc]

@@30110CKs I was thinking along the same lines.

[@cranialdiscomfort]

Darwinism will treat you well

[@mcraig2465]

The tomb is a monument to the respect the people of America have for our fallen soldiers. But it’s also an apology to every parent who could never receive the remains of the child they sent to war. It’s a place where families can go who have given up part of their family to the defense of their country and have a quiet moment of grief. In simple terms it’s We the people of America saying “We honor your sacrifice and theirs.”

[@MyWatchIsEnded]

@but why wrong place and time to be political. These guards are guarding the already fallen and any future fallen regardless of the rhyme or reason for their deaths. It's a time for respect not judgement.

[@EagleTwo758]

@but why so how are you gonna stop it?

[@brumhelldah917]

@but why well maybe sometimes they don’t have a choice? Did you think about that? Sometimes thats the only way you can get money or you’re being drafted

[@aredesuyo]

It's a temple to a socialist death cult.

[@LordPaddo]

@but why totally agree

[@frankr.jassir2397]

It is an HONOR and PRIVILEGE that is earned to the highest respect to be a SENTINEL and these persons deserve full respect.

[@desertwildflower2294]

It’s hard to believe the unknown soldier has been there 100 years this year. RIP soldier.

[@MattBailz]

Wow I hadn’t realized that. That’s something we should be hearing more about.

[@manichairdo772]

As I read your comment, at that point there were 100 likes. (Goosebumps.)

[@jeffreyjosephs1389]

No the dead do not rest in peace. Also no one will ever earn there way into the Kingdom of God by being good. There are going to be millions of self proclaimed good people suffering in hell because they believed that lie

[@manichairdo772]

@@jeffreyjosephs1389 Therefore I take it that you are letting folk know. And btw...please be aware that you have no idea how God, Himself, reaches people. You probably don't even know what folk believe because you don't ask them. God has an inexhaustible desire to see all men saved...more than you could ever imagine.

[@justinwalshe]

Why is it hard?

[@johngrisham3784]

If anyone was wondering what they were doing to their uniforms with those lighters they were buring off loose threads cause a loose thread can cause you to fail uniform inspection.

[@racheldemain1940]

That was the first thing I thought of. Makes sense.

[@redhallow5201]

We like to call it "fire shine."

[@jdgenjry]

They dont wanna outrank the Unknown Soldier idk why that was so touching 😭😔

[@millionmanarmedmarch9105]

It's a matter of honor The Unknown Soldier died in combat and with respect to such his rank is not to be surpassed at any time by another soldier

[@maxmuller1585]

That one hit me too

[@daveagreg]

Same here...that one got me.

[@j0p117]

The truth is that all members of the old guard, E-4 and below, don’t wear rank on their ceremonial uniforms. NCO’s and officers do.

[@Vanpotheosis]

Weird he said that because, watching the video, it's obviously not true. See the rank insignia on some of their shoulders?

[@tariherron143]

An incredible group of soldiers whose training, dedication to the tomb and the soldiers it represents as well as those among the sharpest, put together soldiers! As the wife whose husband is a 23 yr active duty veteran, I have so much respect for each of you who serve at the Tomb!! Thank you for your service!! Blessings!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@stephengutsch6366]

My father was a tomb guard, the most honorable man I ever knew, he also guarded president Ike and one time sat down and had coffee with the president at the presidents “request”. His name was Eugene Leblanc, my step dad who raised me in a good home.

[@TrudyPatootie]

Stephen.. that is wonderful. Much respect to your dad Eugene Leblanc. Thanks for sharing.

[@S62bhas]

One of My Chaplains From Chapel 1 Was Assigned To The Airforce Unit 20 Years The McGuire Airforce Base NJ I Forgot His Name

[@ryanrichardson1169]

I didn’t see him on the badge board. What’s his number? tombguard.org/tomb-guards/?q=Leblanc

[@dsrtstrmvt]

@@ryanrichardson1169 based on the time of service he could have posted prior to the awarding of the badge. The list of Sentinels that guarded it prior to the establishment of the badge is not exhaustive. still to the day, a prior service member will come forward with a claim to have guarded it in the earlier years. Once vetted they are added to the list. at the time of the establishment of a military guard in the 20's, it was just guarded duty, not a posting like it is now.

[@randyrawdingii5135]

Respect and hats off to your father, sir. I have no doubt he epitomized honor, duty and integrity, and passed it down to you. I am grateful for his service. God bless you.

[@blaznskais2048]

Don’t mess with a Tomb guard for one reason and one reason only: Respect. Respect for the Guard and more importantly respect for the fallen soldiers. A concept that seems to fly over the heads of too many ppl now a days.

[@LegendaryJae213]

The word respect has lost value and meaning amongst younger people. I wish I understood why. I grew up in a military family, atleast my grandfather and my step dad. To ever think to disrespect the reason I'm able to live in this country peacefully with very little chance if an attack on us. Just hurts.

[@karenmessinger9609]

Our kids are being taught that rules don't apply to them & that it's all about "them". They're not being taught the history they need to know, but are being encouraged to erase the history that was. Respect is no longer something that is thought about. Respect elders, respect authority, respect others just isn't acceptable to far too many. Yes it does hurt.

[@LegendaryJae213]

@@karenmessinger9609 ya know. I'm rethinking this. My generation I guess you could say. Is scared of history. Men, control, respect, the fight for freedom, trying, all of it. I don't understand why. Biggest issues. Also commitment to something or someone. Relationship wise ofc with someone. But really, what chemical in my generations brain was changed to fear attempting to better the events cause by history and our future. And trying to do anything in present but complain about what's not right. Black folks didn't get the right to vote by yelling and complaining, they worked for it. Women didn't get the right to vote by complaining, they fought for it, we don't have this country because we sat on our asses, we got up. Fought a war. And because England was drained they gave up, we withstood them. So someone tell me what changed and why we forsake those who fought for us?

[@karenmessinger9609]

@@LegendaryJae213 Not knowing the past really does mean repeating it. I do believe that kids for a few generations have been taught to not accept or truly know history. There are actually some who don't believe the holocaust happened at all. If you notice, there's been a big decline in fathers in the household, God has & is still being kicked out of everything especially the home. It's no longer about looking out for your neighbor but about having more than your neighbor...if you can even tolerate your neighbor as a human. Differences of opinion is now an all out name calling, labeling brawls. It's the left or right but no longer all americans together. Cops are bad, lawlessness is good. This country is being torn down, started in the schools mostly. Erase history, don't actually teach it anymore & you can mold the young minds the way you want them which is what is happening. Kids no longer identify as God made them, but can now be just a letter or whatever they can make up in their heads. Making them into noneties, take away identity. With pope working towards getting all different religions believing they serve the same God, of which they don't, he's putting together a one world religion. Taking away people's identities, they will no longer feel connected to their country as socialism is simultaneously being taught & accepted. Getting them ready to accept a one world govt. This country is being torn apart for this as normally, we wouldn't accept it. Won't be given a choice. Getting rid of the sense of family & God is neccessary to usher in the new human, the part robot, change DNA. I could go on with my thoughts. I'm 58 & the America that is now is absolutely nothing like the one I grew up in. I've watched it all change. It's never going to be like it was or should still be. The elites want a one world govt, religion ( climate change is what is worshipped now, mother earth), & one world economy. Be very ready for digital money to be the new money. It's coming soon.

[@LegendaryJae213]

@@karenmessinger9609 okay, I understand and agree with all that. But question, by my replies. Do I seem naive? I mean, okay. I agree with everything except the stuff with religion. I think it's becoming either too religious, or not at all. No one excepts a middle ground. For the family stuff I completely agree, and schools with history. We don't learn history as an objective point as to learn what NOT to do. But we learn history as, this is what may have happened. But you'll learn that in college. But back to religion. I'm not religious. I believe I came out okay, I don't discriminate, hate, throw shade, I treat people like people. If you have a heart, lounge, organs I have. I consider you to be a human. No matter what color skin. And I don't do labels. If someone gets mad that I call them a he, or she. I explain to them that I cannot. As a human. Read their personality by body movements and they usually understand and I apologise and move on. So I will have to disagree with anything about religion as I and the people I associate with are completely normal and accepting of everyone even though we do not believe in something that's been changed and turned over thousands of years.

[@facemcshooty6602]

"Why you shouldnt mess with a tomb guard" Well, they have a gun

[@ahardworker2154]

And bayonets

[@Good_Hot_Chocolate]

And extensive training in combat.

[@williambenson1477]

a LOADED gun

[@JotaroKujo-nj4bx]

@@williambenson1477 It’s not loaded but they do have rounds on them so I don’t doubt they could load and kill you before you could even touch their well kept uniforms They keep the clips and mags on them and ready

[@espro436]

Well.. in merica everyone can have a gun.

[@donwilliams6879]

In March of 2022 I made my first trip to the Tomb. All I can say is that it's a MUST see for every American!

[@Jeb.07]

No displaying rank insignias to not outrank any unknown soldier’s own rank, regardless of what it may be. That’s so damn kind.

[@fbi6630]

It’s not kind, it’s respect and honor to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to the nation.

[@gpzfan5272]

@@fbi6630 absolutely. I was going to say the same thing, it is respect, something so many people have forgotten these days

[@fbi6630]

@@gpzfan5272 I totally agree.

[@blutarget3499]

Lest we forget that many KIND ones do fight, do kill, to protect those which they love. It is LOVE after all. Many forces exist and contest for this chance to live.

[@Donzig4p]

But they are clearly wearing their rank on their sleeves

[@stevenlolley6096]

I spent 22 years in the Air Force and these are by far the most respectful most dignified people I've ever seen

[@bbydollk3479]

directly after the marines

[@mauricemotoman3305]

My man..... I respect YOU

[@calebf612]

@@bbydollk3479 no

[@danielgrant161]

Visited Tomb, honored to participate in wreath laying, and a friend shadowed the changeover. Duty, respect, and honor exemplified.

[@bbydollk3479]

@@calebf612 yes❤️

[@tommacek6134]

The guards are ICONIC. This is the greatest respect for our fallen soldiers. May God Bless all of the unknown soldiers tomb guards.

[@Ashbash-kf5xd]

There’s a mile long list of incredible requirements you absolutely have to hold in order to do this job. It’s crazy.

[@alexandermakrianis]

@ABCD EFG Was it really necessary to insult this person because of his comment and your lack of understanding? Why not just ask them what they meant by "iconic" if you didn't understand instead of calling them a loser? I managed to understand what they were saying so its really not that difficult. Maybe you better go back to high school.

[@dariondonte8386]

Perhaps a greater respect to dead military people would be to keep them out of sensless, missions of robbery and terrorism for their country, in turn possibly keeping them alive, or at least away from dying the way they did.

[@jeffbusch2509]

@ABCD EFG Way to disrespect someone saying something good about someone in our military

[@Pacisback84]

@ABCD EFG spoken like a true 9th grade dropout, most likely why your mad

[@marcussegrest5708]

Getting to witness this was quite simply one of the most emotional experiences of my life. I seldom cry in front of my sons. But on a trip to DC in 2019 we toured Arlington. Seeing this in first person brought me to tears. Both of my boys, 13 and 14 at the time, saw my tears and later asked why I cried. All I could tell them was, “Many men fought and died for our freedom. My tears are tears of gratitude. “ I hope my sons will someday feel the same as I do.

[@woodyhoward8336]

seems to me your sons have a very good role model . . . . . I don't think you need to worry

[@carly7057]

I watched an interview with a guard and when asked why he chose to become a sentinel his response was “These soldiers gave their lives for me, I can give an hour of my time for them”. Mad respect.

[@USAFreewayROTF]

God bless them.

[@poweredbyeb]

Amen

[@corbancherrymusic7533]

Wow that’s deep

[@mt_gox]

@@USAFreewayROTF It's sad that they bellow unlawful orders to civilians who are exercising their First Amendment rights - right which the war criminal soldiers swore an oath to defend with their LIVES.

[@USAFreewayROTF]

@@mt_gox You're preaching to the choir. I value liberty, but I also value respect. They gave their lives, so it's really a noble gesture for Sentinels to even bother with being on guard duty for the fallen. And they do it by volunteering. So don't come to me acting like they've commited a war crime.

[@bearguy2617]

I'm retired military. Anyone who volunteers for this type of duty my hats off to you. The dedication to this duty is beyond admirable. I salute you!

[@FFM0594]

Commander of the fleet dedication?

[@benledger4915]

Think you meant admirable but understand the sentiment

[@bearguy2617]

@@benledger4915 Thank you for your help. Lately I have issues finding the right word.

[@Jw-no7id]

They came looking for volunteers at the beginning of my basic training class. At the time I was only 5'10" 135. They said I was, "too short" but they probably meant they weren't sure I could lift the rifle. Even after all of my initial training where I grew 2" taller and 50lbs heavier I didn't have the right body style.

[@THEWINDOWGUY35]

I dont know looks like a sucky job for admirable soldiers. Just saying.

[@hawthypx]

I watched this expecting it to be somebody getting their ass kicked... but it was much, much better! As a Brit, I never realised just how much respect was shown to The Unknown Soldier, it's all in the small details. I am definitely glad I watched this video.

[@carterhansen4657]

It's an American thing to show respect

[@Simon-xi7lb]

@@carterhansen4657 right, of course! we _invented_ respect!

[@donotneed2250]

@@Simon-xi7lb, 🤣definitely not worth arguing about it.

[@Simon-xi7lb]

@@donotneed2250 I know, I just get frustrated when my fellow americans make us all look bad.

[@carterhansen4657]

@@Simon-xi7lb dang straight we did

[@johnpaul-mp7zc]

Their disciple, uniforms and postures, makes me proud of our Military, Make America great again.

[@LeatherneckJoe133]

People just don’t realize how important this mans job is, there’s honor and dignity to the fallen soldier..that fallen soldier could be someone’s grandfather, or uncle or brother so please if you’re there show respect not only to guard but also to the dead ...to the fallen soldier... I notice after I posted this, many people thinks this is a unnecessary and waist of money and it’s doesn’t matter anymore today it grieves my heart to see how many people are disrespectful to our country and to the fallen soldier....

[@mileythacker9762]

Or sister or mother or grandmother or aunt

[@woooo7670]

Or daughter

[@slimybuck1109]

@@mileythacker9762 Women weren’t allowed in combat until recent years and now dna testing is easily accessible so it is nearly impossible for there to be a female unknown soldier which is why he only stated male terms, but I see what you were trying to say

[@brendanbarco7313]

ooh rah

[@msdustismith8919]

Yes sir!!!

[@skinnybuddha8988]

The amount of disrespect that these people have is mind blowing.

[@Malphas38th]

When I visited I saw tons of people dropping trash over the rails

[@alexw3515]

@@Malphas38th no u didnt

[@AppaBalloonPro]

@@alexw3515 He was the only survivor LOL

[@bored_potato]

People can be stupid, sadly. Even viewing the disrespect of dead soldiers as a fun "game".

[@nygreek743]

@@bored_potato til they’re shot 😂

[@Killbayne]

Imagine being the Unknown Soldier, never expecting to be this respected and protected. Edit: "but how can i imagine if they're dead?" why do you take things too literal?

[@wholebait7025]

Same thing that I was thinking

[@digbudkiss260]

His body is symbolic for all those that fell in war and were never recovered or identified.

[@homedude4694]

Damn

[@navyseal1689]

Well, even if your country didnt go to war frequently, you still dont know every single soldiers that fought the last war

[@thelegalmexican9860]

@The bearded guy literally every country doesn’t has all the list of soldiers lost

[@brianmungermusic1744]

Every service man or woman has my dearest respect. Freedom is not Free. They give their life to serve and protect our nation. The ones whom gave their life for me I can’t repay except to dedicate my life to thanking them.

[@Niles-Guy]

Can’t believe we have such arrogant ignorant people who dare to cross the chain and disrespect the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier just to get a photo .

[@Mrwednesday84]

They disgust me.

[@jeffwalther3935]

I think it's worse. Its a behavior similar to the teasing of the bull statue of the New York Stock Exchange by the young, capricious girl statue several yards off the bull's nose. The photo is just pretext to challenge the power and authority of the guard. They're daring the soldier to attack them and scurrying off for the thrill of being in mortal danger. This is intolerable and much like an altar in the Vatican being thus constantly challenged with defilement, that is, insufferable and intolerable and there simply needs to be an adjacent guard, in regular military police uniform and equipped, ready to immediately arrest and charge these persons with due crimes of trespass, disturbing the peace, disorderly conduct or such, or whatever laws protect sacred and holy places and things in them that we have in our society and culture.

[@doomdude69]

I think they just didnt know the zoom function in their digital cameras.

[@AngelEmfrbl]

They disrespect the queen's guard at the Palace so... It's common world wide.

[@jamallabarge2665]

Some people were not raised right. You check them while having pity on them.

[@JasonL77]

I should’ve known that the “No Swearing” rule was a myth. Telling someone from the military that they aren’t allowed to cuss is an exercise in futility.

[@lancebudgeon2062]

Well yes, but I wouldn't be suprised if it was true here for these soldiers.

[@plan9fromsyracuse]

Its not a myth. I served with a former badge holder and the no swearing is as long as you have the badge. Once you serve your time and you decide to leave you surrender your badge and you can go back to doing whatever you want. But while you have the badge you are held to a higher code of military bering. That's why they don't stay there forever.

[@Hero_of_Legend]

@@lancebudgeon2062 It literally could not possibly be true. Who would decide what words are bad? Would context be a factor? How would they be informed of their vulgar status if they can not be spoken? It very well might be true as an appeal to professionalism while on duty, but there's absolutely no possible way for them to enforce it after service has ended. That would be completely stupid. Same for the "no fighting" thing. Maybe if they were found to be the instigator, but there's no grounds to deny someone the right to defend themselves. Especially when they dedicated 2 years to defending someone they can't even identify.

[@Schrankerle]

@@Hero_of_Legend Here is an idea. Think of language that would be inappropriate to say to your wife in the delivery room after 4 hours of labor resulted in the birth of your first baby girl. Scratch all those words off your list going forward. No one enforces your behavior, it's just your decision.

[@Hero_of_Legend]

@@Schrankerle Or, hear me out, you teach those words TO your kids, like my parents did. Perhaps not intentionally, but they didn't really make an effort to hide them from me. And I turned out A-OK.

[@ninline2000]

This grave represents ALL of the unknown US war dead. These are people that sacrificed their lives in service to their nation. To see people disrespect it makes my blood boil.

[@wantsomemilk6931]

As someone who has had family members who have served and since passed on, I agree wholeheartedly. I also feel personally about it because I just enlisted in the army, but I have no right to call myself a soldier yet.

[@arthurbelleville9977]

and to see the curent presadent disrespect our men and woman in battle makes my blood boil.

[@brennonio2663]

@ABCD EFG Disrespecting the soldiers that protect you.. Disrespecting our countries leader..?? If you don't like it here gtfo, bc when a second civil war comes you will be the first to be gutted in the streets 🎭🤍

[@wkruit]

So Trump makes your blood boil? He’s the Commander in Chief. He disrespects fallen soldiers...

[@tahmurashotami8464]

@ABCD EFG if there is no military then U.S has no defense towards other countries that try to invade U.S.

[@johnhudson572]

These guys are real heroes and they do their jobs in a very professional manner. I hope all will get a chance to see them.

[@laurahess3417]

Interesting fact, the main section of the monument is the largest single piece of marble ever quarried in this country. It originally weighed 55 tons and was cut to about 40 tons from a quarry in the tiny town of Marble, Colorado. It was chosen because it's some of the purest, whitest marble in the world. Besides the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Washington Monument was built with this marble, and the Lincoln Memorial was completely clad in it.

[@HybridHenderson]

Now that's quality.

[@seamus2625]

40 tones is the biggest in the whole of America,can you imagin how they moved statues thousands of years ago in Egypt that weigh well over a 1000 tones,amazing.

[@lukewest7216]

I've been to Marble. You aren't kidding when you say it's tiny- high in the middle of nowhere in the rockies, the town has so few permanent residents that it's on the verge of becoming a ghost town. To think most of the marble for the monuments in DC came from there

[@jordanedwards3856]

“They do not display their rank insignia as to not outrank one of the unknown soldiers.” Ngl that is pretty mf dope and mad respectful, I fw that part Subscribe to my main KZbin channel kzbin.info

[@kahlzun]

Everything about these guys is crazy impressive.

[@Danko241]

I'm sorry but if you look at the shoulders of the tomb guards some have ranks there... Legit as he says it you can see it

[@slaterblanchard4615]

@@Danko241 yeah i didn't quite get that part. They clearly have sergeant and staff sergeant ranks

[@fast80]

@@slaterblanchard4615 ​ @Jake Wright what they mean is the individuals actually assigned on post as guards, not the NCO's doing the inspecting of those guards.

[@slaterblanchard4615]

@@fast80 understood 👍🏼

[@nelsono4315]

I'm a veteran and these fine young men and women have my complete and total respect!

[@UnknownJackOfficial]

Thank you for your service to this country, sir.

[@JamesGames64]

Nice whats up veteran

[@kev._._._.]

*You* have my complete and total respect. All veterans are true patriots

[@carlospacheco7361]

And you have mine Sir, along with all the veterans and service members, THANK YOU!

[@carlospacheco7361]

@@JamesGames64 you have no idea what respect or patriotism mean, and you will have to live in the country you are creating.

[@dee4328]

We visited Arlington Cemetery 3 years ago. It had been something I have always wanted to do. And it was even more than I ever expected. We went to the cemetery 2 separate times during our week in D.C. The second visit we stayed for 2 hours and saw the changing of the Guard 4 times. I didn't want to leave. It is something that touched me deeply. God Bless our Soldiers, here and abroad.

[@fofofofo2021]

“cross over the barrier and into the plaza and youll probably hear this” *ad with a guy shooting zombies with a minigun*

[@redxstudios2565]

seems about right

[@mattsmith83889]

Ya seems about right

[@mattsmith83889]

Cruz I do that in roblox

[@robertnamias9675]

@@mattsmith83889 lmao

[@zannyreflections9651]

Mine was a dominos ad for 5.99 pizza or something

[@rattlingduck8454]

"Cross the barrier and into the plaza and you'll probably hear this:" *ad plays*

[@JCD275]

So it wasn't just me then...

[@itsyaboiherman]

PAIN

[@ApeExample]

Same

[@bdorsey19]

Bang bang

[@nommadd5758]

What ad? Ever hear of free ad-blockers? I use Ad Block Plus. I haven't seen an ad in any YT video in years!

[@filippomunari8147]

“stay behind the chain” chamber a round “wanna dance cowboy”

[@npne1253]

Hehe fake charge as a scare tactic

[@skeltonslay8er781]

@@npne1253 works don’t it? Besides, I’m pretty sure they have live rounds in the pistol

[@npne1253]

@@skeltonslay8er781 Not that they would be using it, but maybe in a Really specific situation maybe like terrorism

[@steffen5121]

@@npne1253 So you don't think that they will fire in certain situations. Like when a flock of life-tired sprayers rush to desecrate the memorial?

[@crimsunomad]

I don't know why but I wanna see a video of someone throwing it back while they get yelled at and see someone fight the guards

[@rl6116]

I visited the Tomb of the unknown soldier with my senior high class. A very special moment. Respectful of the soldier is needed.

[@justcallmejessz3712]

I never knew they wore no rank markings to ensure that the unknown soldier was never outranked. What a beautiful nuance.

[@dalewright3667]

Its called Honor and Respect.

[@grzyruth9205]

@@dalewright3667 honor these nuts lol

[@cary1056]

@@grzyruth9205 That's hilarious, are you a comedian? Or are you a twelve year old troll? I'm thinking the second one.

[@grzyruth9205]

@@cary1056 you sound annoying af for real

[@abandonedprogram9391]

the tomb of my hairy sack

[@mikedegrazia]

My uncle Mike died over the atlantic in WW2, he never was found...i never put 2 and 2 together but it really means alot to have these people guarding the tomb. Utmost respect for them.

[@randywoodworth5990]

My grandpa died at Normandy, my dad was ten at the time, all i've seen is pictures of him.

[@DiecastBlazeOfficial]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@DiecastBlazeOfficial]

My great-grandfather fought in Pearl harbor. He passed away in April 2020.

[@khakipeach2128]

i have an uncle named mike

[@ahsanmalik1121]

Friend: What courses are you studying Soldier: I'm studying knowledge

[@darkness595]

Studying to repeat same jokes

[@yevhenbuhera189]

@@darkness595 interesting because I’m studying in not giving a fuck

[@JPTV-eu7xs]

Perfect answer

[@yevhenbuhera189]

@Nedd Flanders no I’m not sensitive I’m just wondering why people care so much over a KZbin comment

[@Red_Lanterns_Rage]

Know-Ledge no ledge..... sorry.....LOLZ 😈

[@jefferystrain2800]

This is by far the most respectful and honorable commitments one soldier could undertake as a sign of thankfulness for paying the ultimate price required for the freedoms we take for granted

[@ulazlo]

“cross over the barrier and you’ll hear this” -ad plays-

[@SolstitiumNatum]

"We've been trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty"

[@justsomewoomywithamustache4481]

"Mix and match a hot and ready pizza at domino's"

[@alexisenhart4928]

Omg that happend to me too dude

[@pissclub]

raid shadow legends

[@AverageJoe___]

goddammit

[@Lacroix999]

I’m and artist and my great uncle is a vet. Several years ago he asked me to put together a life-sized painting reconstruction of the tomb for the local Memorial Day parade float for their legion hall. He dropped off the wood panels for it and I went to work for 2 weeks straight doing the very best job that I could do to make sure every detail was spot on because I knew what this meant to recreate this for so many soldiers. I poured my heart out on this project and could have painted this in my sleep after I was done with it because every single detail of that carved marble was so ingrained in my brain after working for so many hours to get it perfect. When he came to pick it up, I pulled out the panels for him to see and so he could load up in his truck. He hadn’t seen anything I was working on the whole time so when he saw it, he had to take a few minutes to catch his breath and collect himself. There are very few times in my life I have ever seen a grown man bawl their eyes out, but this was definitely one of them!! He said that he had almost the same exact response from everyone at the legion when he went to go drop it off. I was very proud to see that float coming down Main Street of our town and glad it got such a touching response from everyone who saw it. I learned a lot about the monument and it’s meaning while working on this and hope to see it in person one day.

[@halcyon3116]

Thsts beautiful

[@LegoGamer-g7f]

This is very heart warming.

[@roostergoblin4897]

I serve now, and I don’t cry a lot. One of the things that gets me going is things like that. The love and respect from people around me is so amazing and it makes me even prouder for what I do.

[@davidmartinez61]

@@roostergoblin4897 Thank you for your service.

[@jamesgonzales5285]

As a combat veteran, I thank you for your Service. I look forward to seeing your work.

[@spookysantaboxsantabox1282]

"Remain standing during this ceremony!" Guy in wheel chair: yes sir

[@Moroslasher]

I see now

[@itscuz2351]

LOL Underrated comment

[@jilphones6662]

Violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Have some respect for the law.

[@awhahoo]

@@jilphones6662 What is

[@jilphones6662]

@@awhahoo Public facilities are required to accommodate people with disabilities, such as those who are wheelchair-bound. That is why there is usually a ramp at the front entrance next to the steps. Requiring them to stand would be a clear violation of that law.

[@knorm73]

The last time I visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, I was fortunate to witness the Changing of the Guard. I was humbled by the precision of the Guards and I also witnessed the most disrespectful person ever. This man was told to remove his hat. He did and then put his hat back on when the Guard moved away. The Guard immediately stopped, turned, and again told the man to remove his hat. The man did the same thing again; he removed his hat and then replaced his hat when the Guard turned. Almost instantly, the Guard turned, all rifles were pointed at the man, and he was told to remove the hat NOW! He did remove his hat and did not replace it until the Guard was changed. Having had my father serve in WWII, two brothers serve in Vietnam, and having a son serve in Iraq and a daughter serve in Afghanistan, I am in awe of all who have served, are serving, and will serve. To choose to undergo the training and discipline to become a Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier shows the level of respect and love these young men and women have for a fallen brother. May God bless them for their service. For those who choose to not respect, please just stay home. Those who wish to respect this hallowed ground and those who serve there, they do not need such awful people coming and causing trouble.

[@E90_who]

Can’t believe people purposely mess with these ladies and gentlemen. So damn disrespectful.

[@doughesson]

People deliberately get in the way of the Queen's Guards in London & act surprised when they get yelled at for doing so.

[@christopherprosser9177]

Gentleman. Not guys.

[@zacqonos]

@@christopherprosser9177 Dudes. Not gentlemen.

[@kritikill7779]

@@zacqonos No, the sentinels are 100% gentlemen.

[@zacqonos]

@@kritikill7779 why

[@2ndhandSue]

It's so nice to see a place where respect and honor are still the required attributes. The behavior of people has deteriorated so badly over the past number of years that it's almost impossible to visit a place where man's best qualities are taught and expected of the employees. If these guards can give that much honor and respect to a deceased person whose name is not even known, surely the rest of us can learn to treat our fellow humans with respect.

[@MothaLuva]

Those „fellow humans“ have first to prove, they earn the requested respect. But until then...

[@kennethjohnston1891]

2ndhandsue, well said. The word respect has lost it's definition

[@mrsurplusbangbang1857]

If we had one of these guys on every other st . in every us city it would be a much better place

[@angelrose4624]

@@mrsurplusbangbang1857 exactly 🙌🙌

[@heavystarch100]

Some people just don't understand. They serve the Republic...us. They are our best of the best. Like a drill Seargent once told me, you dont serve the politicians you serve thw guy in the foxhole next to you! You both have an equal goal, life liberty and the pursuit of happiness!!

[@Rockit666]

I went to the tomb a few years back and was thoroughly impressed with the changing of the guard but I was completely horrified by peoples utter lack of respect for those ceremonies and the amount of noise people were making during.

[@davidtran6928]

I was there and my friend was making fart sounds with an app and posted it to facebook. We got kicked out but the older folks got so upset 😆

[@Jim-ei2iv]

@@davidtran6928 As they should have. I'm sure your parents are very proud. Yes, that was sarcasm.

[@george8756]

@@davidtran6928 😂😂😂

[@P_RO_]

@@ian1856 I who am one of them completely agree. Some of us are already quite awake wishing we weren't.

[@geraldwalker2612]

Yeah maybe those folks don't need to be shot out right maybe just a good tazing would do though I'm not so sure

[@Es24688]

In 7th grade, I won a patriotic essay contest and was awarded the honor of getting to participate in a wreath ceremony with the guards at the tomb. It is still one of the highlights of my life. How anyone can visit Arlington and behave disrespectfully is beyond me.

[@brandonmcginnis4610]

The fact that the Guards have to tell ppl to respect the fallen is disgusting and selfish of civilians. Why anyone think it's ok to go over the guard rails is beyond me.

[@angerypika4500]

it just makes me think about how shitty we are

[@guatam357]

Not everyone

[@justincase3296]

Nothing Surprises Me Anymore and That's Sad...

[@philbrownsey-hughes2793]

If it is beyond you? Then you truly do not understand that the most disgusting animal to walk this earth is the human being!

[@kreisler3714]

@@philbrownsey-hughes2793 including you then 👌😆

[@bt2149]

Regardless of what language you speak, the sound of chambering a round is universal.

[@101Sailorfan]

You are 100% correct

[@MudMoose_Official]

Take a moment and realize how terrible that is.

[@TheDsRequiem]

Yeah but these dudes aren't gonna shoot anyone for crossing a chain lmao

[@leftpinkytoe8363]

@@TheDsRequiem probably not, but if they don’t listen and try to fight back, i would assume they are permitted to do something along those lines

[@bt2149]

@@TheDsRequiem i think technically they can

[@justsomewoomywithamustache4481]

3:45 I got an ad and am now wheezing "Cross over the line and you might hear this: mix and match a hot and ready pizza at domino's"

[@jennahan]

i got charmin ultra soft LMFAO

[@pwned360]

I got an ad for apex legends

[@enderman5423]

"Better dentures, better fit, better today"

[@jasonms8191]

I got, “if you smoke, your life could be ten years shorter”

[@groundpods9571]

I didn’t even get an ad

[@cochisechops9834]

It was an honor to be able to participate in, as watching, one of the changing of the guards. Utmost respect to each & every other one & I pray that their discipline, respect & HONOR would reach & permeate all 3 branches of government, just up the road a ways! God bless these who guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier!!! US Army 1973-1975

[@roberthankins8247]

Imo these are some of the most badass humans on the planet. The sheer discipline it takes to be a sentinel is absurd. So much respect for all of them.

[@mikepod637]

I visited as a 6 yr old in 2003 and I remember the silence and nostalgia vividly to this day.

[@cavaliothorson7755]

Agreed.

[@k-master973]

The guards not wearing any rank identifications for the purpose of not outranking the dead soldiers tugged at my heartstrings.

[@Truck0331]

@@k-master973 they say that but literally half of them have sergeant rank on their shoulder lol

[@fissilepear7805]

One thing people don’t get is how kind the sentinels are. They are still people just doing their job. I remember when I received the honor of putting a new wreath on the tomb, I was in my big scout uniform and was very afraid of ridicule because of me saluting but the guy guiding me and the other 3 people through it (who was a sentinel) was so kind and helpful to me.

[@AdamGYodaWars]

Yeah it’s hard to imagine someone being kind when they’re that intimidating

[@Werrf1]

It's not simply that the identity of the soldiers are not known; it was deliberately obscured. Four sets of remains were selected at random, put in identical caskets, and then a highly decorated veteran, Sergeant Edward Younger, selected one of them at random. The Unknown Soldier has been awarded the Medal of Honor, the Victoria Cross, and a number of other decorations. The whole point is that the Unknowns could be anybody, so they can represent everybody.

[@prvtthd401]

That is actually a very beautiful gesture.

[@playlistmusiquederolf7104]

my point of view is the same as yours

[@lasersnow118]

This actually explains my doubts. In a war where thousands would've died, it'd be strange if a couple of bodies were the only ones unidentified.

[@thelazyrabbit4220]

Understandable, have a good day!

[@mark9531]

@@lasersnow118 "it'd be strange if a couple of bodies were the only ones unidentified" The unknowns represent 10s of thousands who were unidentified from each war.

[@grumpa5798]

This is no joke. I took a youth group of 50 kids to DC from my church in South Alabama. One of the girls was giggling talking to her friend during the ceremony, and the guard stopped what he was doing and approached our group and screamed at her.

[@projoe0472]

I’ve been to one of these ceremonies, someone’s kid tried crossing the rail and got yelled at by two guards.

[@monk3y3424]

Oops

[@jwhome9319]

If yelling doesn’t work, they call the police. Guards are not equipped to handle refusals

[@miko5742]

that's trauma

[@antssr_9106]

@PVP SAAAN !! Please never put this in a comment section again. I think I had been traumatized after 0.5 seconds.

[@yoboikamil525]

@@antssr_9106 what is it

[@erockjones]

My favorite thing I just learned was that the sentinels don’t revel their rank, as to not outrank the unknown solders. Such honor and respect. God bless every last one of those men on either side of the grass

[@dpeterson157]

And women.

[@stevebean1543]

@@socalifone3044 It is true. The stripes are on the relief commander, who conducts an inspection of the sentinel who is coming on duty during the changing of the guard. The relief commander then leaves and the sentinel guards the tomb. A sentinel who is on duty guarding the tomb never wears rank insignia.

[@joeweatlu5169]

@@socalifone3044 The SGT of the Guard displays rank. The sentinel on duty does not.

[@ohmightywez]

I just learned that too, and I think that is so fitting. There are so many acts of bravery lost in the fog of war, so many courageous soldiers who lay unrecognized and unmourned in foreign graves. This is fitting as a tribute for all of them.

[@dsrtstrmvt]

Also they do not wear name badges so that they are also nameless while on duty.

[@reptaiden]

My dad brought me here once as a kid and I remember being being blown away by how professional and disciplined these guys were like I found it hard to believe that these were actual people with personality’s and even then I found it amazing that someone would actually try to disrupt them by talking or not staying behind the fence

[@andrewvelonis5940]

They don't "try" to disrupt them, they just forget protocol.

[@kaig5481]

It was an extremely mind-blowing ceremony. I saw the changing of guards. It was fucking amazing. Almost robotic but strong. Just there for the tomb.

[@lindagolden5801]

Have seen the Guards, gave me chills. Have friends and relatives from previous wars buried in the cemetery, the Guards' actions are very meaningful.

[@stevicaviness817]

“Break one of their rules, and you’ll probably hear this.” Ad: “Satan?” “Hi!”

[@anthonyrivas5754]

Mine was an Arby's ad

[@zacharywindover9840]

Ingot the silent wish one.

[@lukelewis9804]

I got "download a free audiobook now"

[@Mary-Ann_B_Mabaet]

Ad with just Music from Pocket Comics

[@Daniel-wu6pl]

god not that satan and 2020 ad...

[@Drew-un2ym]

Imagine being so cool people call you a “sentinel” 😳

[@ihaveabigbatty3954]

Drew 819 doesnt matter to me im still dead

[@CriaVielen]

**Insert BFG Division here**

[@marcopolo2418]

Lol right

[@teonyi]

They’re not referred to as sentinels because they’re cool

[@616CC]

They already do

[@maddy.doesart]

“GET BEHIND THE CHAIN AND RAIL” “Alright alright I’m movin-“ *_”BEHIND. THE CHAIN. AND RAIL.”_* (Suddenly teleports)

[@pwrmngr]

LMMFAO

[@fabianjimenez5880]

Lol

[@peebay3515]

If you've never served you don't get the concept of moving with a purpose.

[@dr.funkinstine4465]

Quantum leap, oh boy.

[@michaellleb2843]

And it should be!

[@maryannamerica4803]

Quite stunning! It melted my heart being able to see this. A USAF Veteran 🇺🇸