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Dedicated Soldier at Arlington

KingstonsMom — Sat, 25 May 2019 21:36:31 GMT

An image showing a solider placing an American flag at the tomb of the Unknown Solider during a severe thunderstorm at Arlington National Cemetery has gone viral.

Each year, the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, which is named 'The Old Guard,' places flags at each grave in the Virginia cemetery ahead of Memorial Day weekend.

However, severe weather blew in with heavy rain pouring down on the cemetery, along with gale-force winds on Thursday.

As onlookers ran for cover, the soldiers carried on with their duty including one who stood out from the crowd.

Determined to honor the fallen, some of the soldiers were ordered to stand down until the worst of the weather passed. However one continued on.

A Tomb Sentinel is one of the soldiers responsible for guarding the tomb 24 hours a day, carrying flags to the Unknowns and placing them in honor of the fallen.

In a Facebook post, The Old Guard claimed: 'During the storm, one of the most extraordinary displays of discipline and dedication to duty ever to be witnessed at Arlington National Cemetery was taking place at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

'With only a few watching from cover, a Tomb Sentinel approached the Unknowns with U.S. flags in hand.

'As thunder shook the ground and rains washed down without abandon, the Tomb Sentinel pierced through the elements with breath-taking precision.

'He knelt and placed the flags in honor of the Unknowns. For the select few who saw this moment, it was jaw-dropping. Humans have their limits, but The Old Guard has yet to meet theirs.'

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spiderw — Sat, 25 May 2019 21:32:15 GMT

True heroes who dedicate their lives to the good of mankind, who go about their duties without fan fare and with dignity and integrity. God bless them all and bless all of our soldiers on this Memorial Day and always.

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Greeneyedlady21 — Sat, 25 May 2019 21:34:37 GMT

Absolutely beautiful ❤🇺🇸

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riley1 — Sat, 25 May 2019 21:43:16 GMT

@KingstonsMom - I have been fortunate to see the soldier guarding the tomb and the changing of the Tomb Sentinel many times.

I have to say every time I see this, it brings tears to my eyes as did the article you posted. They truly are so dedicated.

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KingstonsMom — Sat, 25 May 2019 21:48:04 GMT

@riley1

I'm sure that's an awesome experience!

It would bring tears to my eyes too!

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SahmIam — Sat, 25 May 2019 22:37:22 GMT

Thank you for this post, @KingstonsMom

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cimeranrose — Sat, 25 May 2019 23:20:42 GMT

Thanks for sharing @KingstonsMom . These are nice reminders...

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QueenDanceALot — Sat, 25 May 2019 23:24:52 GMT

God Bless him and all of the departed ones who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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SXMGirl — Sat, 25 May 2019 23:30:49 GMT

@KingstonsMom Thanks for posting such a touching picture. Our soldiers work 24/7 to keep us safe and we owe them many thanks for the sacrifices that they make, especially the ultimate sacrifice.

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Perkup — Sun, 26 May 2019 12:54:51 GMT

My much loved high school sweetheart (U. S. Navy - Korea) and my precious husband, who passed in 2016 (U. S. Marines - WWII) are both resting at Arlington. Any picture or video of that blessed ground brings tears to my eyes. I only wish I could visit there more often.

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Lindsays Grandma — Sun, 26 May 2019 01:25:51 GMT

I pray for the souls of the departed who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom we have in America. God Bless them and may they rest in everlasting peace.

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Financialgrl — Sun, 26 May 2019 15:59:03 GMT

@Perkup wrote:
My much loved high school sweetheart (U. S. Navy - Korea) and my precious husband, who passed in 2016 (U. S. Marines - WWII) are both resting at Arlington. Any picture or video of that blessed ground brings tears to my eyes. I only wish I could visit there more often.

@Perkup I agree - BF was in the Navy 26 years and is scheduled to be buried there mid July. One of his friends is picking me up to drive me there which I greatly appreciate bc of the construction on the roads around Memorial Bridge and now Metro has begun their summer renovations at a lot of stops (and the site is unclear as to if the Cemetery stop is involved) but they are recommending ppl take a Metrobus there .

I have a niece that years ago dated a Marine that was not part of the Old Guard but while stationed in DC was part of one of the color guard teams that is part of military services held there. Rules were nowhere near as strict as the Old Guard but they did have some in that I've never seen him with a beer in his hand or a red solo cup in his hand (not sure if the red cup was a thing or not but know it's often synonymous with containing hard drinks at parties).

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froggy — Sun, 26 May 2019 16:24:31 GMT

For those interested Senator Tom Cotton has written a book about his tour at Arlington. The title is Sacred Duty: A Soldier's Tour at Arlington.

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FlowerBear — Sun, 26 May 2019 17:28:36 GMT

saw this on Fox news this AM, this is amazing and so touching. thank you for sharing!

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izziebee — Mon, 27 May 2019 03:13:45 GMT

So moving @KingstonsMom.

Thank you for sharing this.

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