Washington D.C. -- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Our trip to D.C. found us going to Arlington and viewing (for the first time) an unknown soldier ceremony. Very somber and humbling experience.
"The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a historic monument dedicated to deceased U.S. service members whose remains have not been identified. It is located in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, United States. The World War I "Unknown" is a recipient of the Medal of Honor, the Victoria Cross, and several other foreign nations' highest service awards. The U.S. Unknowns who were interred are also recipients of the Medal of Honor, presented by U.S. presidents who presided over their funerals. The monument has no officially designated name."
I got so choked up! I really held back tears!
Good images of a very solemn ceremony.
BboH
Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD
Did the same to me when I visited.
How I so admired and marveled at the guardians.
I live nearby and visit often (I have friends and relatives buried in ANC). Anyone interested in the
3rd U. S. Infantry Regiment ("The Old Guard") and the details of the ceremony (timing, number of steps, preparation, etc.) can read them
here. Fascinating stuff. What the Blue Angels are to precision flying the Sentinels of the Tomb are to soldiering.
The Tomb is a guaranteed tear jerker for me.
I've been there several times. It always brings tears. But I don't understand, how can we know this Unknown Soldier earned a Medal of Honor if we don't even know his name? Or the circumstances of his death?
joecichjr
Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
MT native wrote:
Our trip to D.C. found us going to Arlington and viewing (for the first time) an unknown soldier ceremony. Very somber and humbling experience.
"The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a historic monument dedicated to deceased U.S. service members whose remains have not been identified. It is located in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, United States. The World War I "Unknown" is a recipient of the Medal of Honor, the Victoria Cross, and several other foreign nations' highest service awards. The U.S. Unknowns who were interred are also recipients of the Medal of Honor, presented by U.S. presidents who presided over their funerals. The monument has no officially designated name."
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Outstanding series. I visited the scene as part of an "Honor Flight" for Korean Conflict veterans. It's a visit that every person should make. Thanks.
Very nicely done, Dennis.
Nicely done. Its an impressive site.
go2hale
Loc: North of , Abilene, TEXAS
I always get choked up when i see this. I am an old Veteran & it always makes me think of a lot of the guys & gals that didn't make it back. Thank you for the great shots.
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