Crying..Swedes reacts to - The Story of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 

When you two are so respectful, it completely closes the gap between us. We are all just human beings in the same world. Love to you both. ❤️

Carol, It's perfectly fine to cry when you see things like this.

When they brought the unknown home from WWI, 90,000 people showed up to line the streets as the casket went by !

I’m a former Army attack helicopter pilot with combat experience. Thank you for your respect and silence during this video. It means a lot!

I’m American, and every time I hear the story of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers or I hear our National Anthem, I cry. Thank you for honoring us with your reaction. ❤

When I was in 8th grade, our class took a field trip to Washington DC. We visited Arlington National Cemetery and watched the changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. You could hear a pin drop, it was so quiet during the ceremony. Absolute silence is required as a sign of respect to the Unknown Soldiers. Our class president carried a wreath that he placed on a stand in front of the Tomb. He was escorted to and from the wreath stand by a Guard of the Tomb. Two of my favorite things about the experience are how the weapon the Guard is carrying is placed between the public and the Tomb to show how the Guard is ready to defend this venerable site. Also, the Guard does not wear his rank on his uniform. This is to make sure the Guard is not accidentally outranking one of the buried Unknown soldiers. The amount of care and respect shown to these Unknown soldiers, and what they represent is enough to bring on the tears. I would love to see more reactions about the Tomb and the Guards. Thank you Recky and Carol! Lots of love from Ohio, USA 🇺🇸❤

My father is burried in Arlington. Myself being a veteran find it so moving everytime I go.

This was hard to watch. My Dad served in Italy in WWII, my uncle in the 101st parachuted onto Normandy and was shot, another Uncle died in the European theater. Thank you so much for honoring our servicemen. And Carol, don't hide your tears.They are a great tribute to those men. Thank you, and God bless you.

Effective July 1, 1937, the Army issued orders for the Tomb to be guarded 24 hours a day. Ever since then, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has been guarded continuously-24 hours a day, 7 days a week, regardless of weather. A few years ago there was a particularly dangerous storm approaching Washington DC and it was decided that the guards would not have to perform their duty. They REFUSED to leave the Tomb unguarded and stayed out in that really bad storm, silently performing their duty.

I'm a Marine Ma'am and I get teary every time I see them walk and I had to mute it for a bit when I heard "Taps." I was not in any big war. But I was in a conflict when Iraq invaded Kuwait. I've served in honor guard for a few funerals, my Honor. I've seen men I was just laughing with and swapping stories with the night before, die. If you think about it America has the ability to bully anyone. We don't! But we go to the rescue and our people die to protect the weak and innocent! We stand ever vigilant to watch for the weak. Semper Fi and thank you for the respect and dignity that you displayed. God Bless! Cry all you wan't know you are not alone!

"21" a fallen soldier gets a twenty-one gun salute when buried

Thank you for reacting and having so much respect for our (all countries) soldiers.

I am a 6'3 Special forces combat vet and I have been to Arlington many times, I say this to you because I have dropped to my knees in tears many times over, I have lost many friends all my brothers and sisters that didn't come home will never be forgotten, I know this because I have it all tattooed on me. When I see people from foreign countries pay tribute and Honor our fallen hero's makes me so proud, I stand at salute to you two for this, thank you very much for taking the time.

I am ugly crying with you Carol. I have been blessed to witness the changing of the guard once about 30 years ago and it is a very emotional and awe inspiring to see. Watch the videos of the changing. It is amazing. Thank you both for your love and respect for our military.

Miss Carol, I am 59. I served in the US Navy for 10 years. There is no shame in your tears when watching videos like this. I shed them every single time. As for the changing of the guard & their training, absolutely watch them. Even better, should you come to visit the US, make it a point to visit. The Tomb (& Arlington) is open year round. Though specifically Memorial Day (the last Monday in May ) & the 4th of July are the two busiest days. The second Saturday in December is the placing of the Wreaths on every grave. Simply a stunning sight.

When a veteran is buried, even in a private cemetery, there can be an honor guard requested. There is a 21 gun salute.

The things that draw free nations together is far greater than what separates us. The ways that we are different means nothing, but the things that bind us together means everything. Thank you for another great reaction. I have not been to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers, but it is something that I would very much like to do, and when the guard is changed, I know that I would have tears streaming down my face, and I would be proud of those tears. I love my country so much, and the older I get, the more I realize what a gift our forefathers gave us. Thank you for loving the US as you do, and for being so respectful. It is safe to say that the US loves you too. God bless our honorary American Swedes.

Carol don't be ashamed of the water works.That just shows your character and ❤. Recky I know it would be a while but save some of these style videos to share with Carol on the next Memorial Day.

Fantastic reaction....the humanity... I'm always humbled by the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier...Carol, I'm right there with you...the sacrifice and I live my life because of the amazing people willing to defend that...I'm so happy we honored these soldiers that way...Thank you

God bless you both. As a disabled combat veteran, it means so much that not only are you both very respectful, but the members of your channel as well. I'm proud to say that my family has fought in every major conflict and served in every branch of the military since 1776.

Thank you, It makes my heart happy to hear other countries hear our stories and see our customs and love them right along with us.. The USA .. Thank you for being our Friends Sweden !!!!!!

Thank you from the daughter of a WWII marine who served in the Pacific and who's uncle also served in WWII in Europe and was taken as a POW. I believe the importance of recognizing those who served became very important after the Civil War and especially the Battle of Gettysburg. In 1865 many who served on both sides did not even have uniforms and wore their own civilian clothing into battle. After the battle, unless the man was identified by someone or had something personal on them to identify them they went unrecognized for their sacrifice. These are some of reasons the military began using dog tags with the Army making them official in 1906. I believe that these "unknown" soldiers from later wars were because while they were helpful they weren't a guaranteed success. To Carol, do not be embarrassed by your tears. They are precious and a glorious way to honor the men and women brave enough to serve.

Hi, every time I see videos like this I cry through the whole video. My father was a retired Air Force who served during the Korean and Vietnam war. My heart goes out to the soldiers dead and alive. God bless you both ❤️🤗🙏

It is very touching and appreciated that you grieve with us as we remember those who gave it all for our freedom. For them and their families whose life paths were forever altered. It not about the war but it is about the warrior. Freedom comes at a high cost. thank you for this one.

i love how much you love our country i really hope yall get the chance to come out here god bless yall and god bless sweeden!

I am an American of Swedish ancestry. My great grandfather and his brother came here from Gothenburg. I'm also an American veteran of Desert Storm and the War on Terror. I spent my military career in the US Army Infantry. In the infantry we have a very dark sense of humor and we take very little very seriously at all. Arlington cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknowns is something we take very seriously however. I want to say a sincere "thank you" to you both, as a veteran and someone proud of their swedish heritage, for taking the time to try and understand why we Americans are so proud of our flag and the things it represents.

The Sentinels also wear no insignia during their watch which would identify their rank, so that they do not outrank the unknown soldiers. Very touching and very deserved.

My eldest's father and my ex husband was in the Marines from 2009-2015 and we lived on base at camp lejuene during our marriage. I was three months pregnant his first tour when he got injured by an IED explosion that also took two of his friends in the same Humvee. The terror and heartbreak I felt when I got the phone call he'd been hurt, I can never describe. Wounded Warriors called me within an hour and had me on a flight to Bethesda to wait for him to arrive from Afghanistan (Marjah) that evening. It made the subsequent deployments even harder, knowing how he barely escaped death once already. All respect and honor to all our armed forces, those served, serving and still to come. Those who made it home, those who didn't, and their loved ones. ❤

Thank you for taking a look at this video. My family has been here since 1637 and I am half Scottish and Irish and Welsh then I am 37 percent Scandinavian Italian and Greek and North African and Nigerian. I am so proud of my heritage. My family has fought in every war here in America

I love you both and appreciate your respect for America. ❤ Don't tell that precious woman not to cry. Her compassion is so touching.

The sentinel never wears rank insignia while guarding the tomb. Since the rank of the unknowns is not known, the sentinel wear no rank so as to never outrank the fallen unknown

The unknown soldier given the highest honors is everyone's missing loved one, who it is we don't know for sure but everyone knows who it is in their hearts.

Thank you for the honor and respect you show our military. You show more respect than some Americans. My dad was in the Army in WWII. My mom still cried when any military were sent to war until the day she died. She never got over my dad leaving her for Europe.

Taking Chance, a movie with Kevin Bacon playing a LT. Col, that escorts a fallen soldier home ... It's so moving about the honor and respect a fallen soldiers get when going home... It's an amazing and truly moving movie... Hope you get a chance to watch or react to it...

Sweden is a beautiful Country with a fascinating History, from an American, if things ever went south, we are there to stand behind you. God Bless America, and God Bless Sweden.

My grandfather just died. He was in the Korean war. Two soldiers came to the funeral and did a ritual for him. I didn't know they would be there, it was really nice.

I just love you guys so much ❤. I was crying right along with you Carol. 😢

Bless you Carol 😊 you had me crying. Y'all are so sweet.

Carol don't ever be embarrassed about your feelings. Ever. Love.

My grandfather fought in Meusse Argonne Forest. The million-dollar barrage. He was a very intelligent, well-educated, handsome young man... drafted and put in the trenches!!! He survived the battle but got very sick during that winter in France, sleeping in the cold rain. They weren't allowed to have fires to get warm or to dry their clothing. They had to sneak off to the woods to have a small fire to try to get warm. He ended up with terrible lung problems for the rest of his life. After being transported to a hospital in South France, where it to a very long time to be able to get well enough to be shipped back to the states, he was still in a hospital on the southeast coast for many months. When released, he went to a new university in Oklahoma (the University of Oklahoma) and became an engineer. He engineered many WPA projects around the area I live in now!!! He died before I was born because of his lung problems.

I’m just an Army mom. So when I visit the memorial my heart is with all the moms who never received their loved ones earthly remains. Thank you for respectfully sharing this hallowed tradition with your followers.

Thank you for reacting to this. We should never forget all those who have lost their lives in battle. Especially those whose names we do not know.

I was in the Navy (1981-1985) and my barracks were at Ft. Myer which is adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery (I worked in the Pentagon). It’s an Army base so I got to know many of the soldiers in “The Old Guard” where tomb guards are chosen from. I was privileged to be asked to tour the quarters they go to prepare for their “watch” and told/shown how they prepare. It was incredible. I can personally say these guys are the real thing…they take that duty very seriously. They also showed me the guestbook they have that many dignitaries and celebrities sign when they visit the Tomb and their quarters.

"The dead have names. And though we know know not these men who have made the ultimate sacrifice, we will honor them, regardless." - Unknown

I got to watch this a couple months ago on vacation. The crowd was huge and people were standing around talking and chatting, kids were playing. Then the bells started tolling and instantly silence fell upon the place and every single person stood, removed their caps, and stayed absolutely still and respectful.

Seeing and experiencing the changing of the guard is one of the most emotional and humbling ceremonies I have ever witnessed. I think every American needs to experience it.

As a wife, mother, great granddaughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, great aunt and niece of Veterans I appreciate how much you care. When it comes to our service men and women it so true that “All Give Some and Some Gave All”. God Bless all who have serviced and are serving

I had the honor of visiting the Tomb and witnessed the changing of the Guard. It was an extremely humble and solemn experience. Those men literally gave everything for our country. Even their names… We may be a young country but our traditions really are beautiful. Thank you for such a respectful reaction 🤍

I’m crying !! I’m a Proud American and have already seen that video several . Carol!! Cry ! How can u not ? Thank you for ur Love and Respect for the USA! I’m not crying🥲You’re crying !⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤍

I have had the privilege of seeing the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and witnessing the solemnity there. I appreciate your compassion toward the United States;.

Thank you so much for what you said. The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier is sacred to us. We have lost so many fighting in foreign wars. And yes, America tries her best to take care of her allies. Thank you so much for appreciating what our soldiers sacrifice.😞❤️🐝

Thanks for caring about us! It means a lot…especially coming from you all. America is in political turmoil right now and it’s so disturbing. Yet, it remains that we are a loving, caring country….you’re right, we take care of everybody. Both my parents were in WW2, mama in the Royal Air Force bomber command, and my dad in the army….making the DDay invasion. It changed them forever! I think we were raised differently because of it. Anyway, thanks for your kind, encouraging words. Love you both!!

I want to THANK YOU two for the amount of respect you all have when addressing and appreciating our culture and practices in America!

I’ve been to the Tomb a few times and it’s awe inspiring. My grandfather fought in WWI and was poisoned by mustard gas by the Germans but survived. He died when I was a young child. My father served in WWII but was a little on the young side and didn’t see battle. My brother and nephew served as well. I have a soft spot for soldiers.

My youngest daughter was fortunate enough to have gone to DC with her high school band to play at the capital and attend the Changing of the Guard ceremony. One student was picked to lay a wreath during ceremony. It was an honor and a humbling experience they will never forget.

God Bless you both,and Carol &Reckey for your gentle hearts and compassion!!😢😢❤❤

🇪🇺🇺🇲🇸🇪🇫🇮🗽🗽🗽I cant thank u guys enough for the respect and support u guys show us i can promise u we feel the same way about u both and all our Swedish friends in general when Sweden and Finland became a part of nato to say we were through the roof happy is an understatement

Great video I’m glad you’re in NATO too♥️♥️♥️♥️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

I'm sorry I am alittle behind on watching videos. I am so thankful that there is respect for those who have served..........and humbled. My husband passed away a week ago. He was 70 yrs old. He was a veteran. And I am not saying that all people are respected during death.....but the respect and honor that is shown to a veteran.....It helped me get through this hard time. Even though he served years ago.....he was still honored.

Thank you for your kindness and compassion. It speaks volumes about the kind of people you both are.

Such an emotional video and a very respectful reaction. You should watch the video about how the modern day service personnel guard the tomb with respect and honor and pride

I had the honor of meeting Master Chief William Charette in 1998 when he was the speaker for the 100th birthday of the Hospital Corps at the naval medical center in Portsmouth, VA. It's an honor I cherish to this day & the opportunity to sit & speak with him is a memory I'll never forget.

Note: Those rifles are not for show, a Sentinel can and will shoot if someone is deemed a threat to the tomb, it's mostly luck that it's never been pushed far enough that a Sentinel has actually had to fire on someone, as their first warning yell is usually enough to deter most people. If not the sound of the guard chambering a round really makes them second guess their decisions.

It tears me up that a couple half way round the world from me cares more about our soldiers more than the people that live here 😢 proud American here so thank you for caring about our boys giving their lives for people that don’t appreciate them….

To be clear. There is an older Tomb of the Unknown Soldier that is located in gardens by the mansion on the hill in Arlington Cemetery. It is just a stones throw from Kennedy's tomb and the Eternal Flame. This grave is the sight of the burial of unknown soldiers from the American Revolution. We (the US) formalized the Tomb of the Unknown after recognizing similar practices by the French from WW1, though we had already been recognizing this need with less formality for a long time.

Thank you so much for showing this! My father was serving Navy Medic at Pearl Harbour11 We forget the ultimate sacrifice ordinary men and women have freely given out of a sense of Duty!!

Thank You so much for doing this reaction. When it's said "Only known by GOD "I always get tears in my eyes 😢

I have always found comfort in the fact, that a mom of an unknown soldier, from one of those wars, can go to the memorial and maybe, for a brief moment, fine a bit of comfort that this could be her son. I'm touched, that we honor our dead, the way we do.

I was taken to Arlington when I was young and I have taken my classes there on a field trip. You get a new found respect for the staff and soldiers who work there. Most importantly, there’s deep respect for the sacrifice made by each military service member. 🇺🇸

I saw the changing of the guard live when I was 13. It was life changing. ❤

I hate to see both of you so upset. Carol you made me cry too! But thank you for showing such respect for our country. It means a lot to your subscribers that you would take the time to learn our history and our culture and what really makes us what we are. Sending you both a hug.

Thank you for this video, from the USA, much love and respect.

Would definitely like seeing you do more videos on the Tomb of the Unknowns. My father was a WWII vet, buried at Fort Snelling (Minneapolis/St. Paul) and the ex was Viet Nam vet. Lost numerous young men in our neighborhood as well as brothers of classmates during the VN war. Always appreciate the respect you show for the US military.

My father, while in the infantry, had the opportunity to become a sentinel, he declined, there is so much studying, so much time dedicated to honoring these unknown soldiers, and he knew there were soldiers better qualified for it.

I have mentioned this before on other channels, but worth posting again. I had a really close family friend whose husband served in the Vietnam war. He left a then pregnant wife to go serve. He died there, never knowing his little girl. His body was never identified or returned. I cannot think of the Tomb of the Unknowns without thinking about him and his little family he never got to enjoy. In the back of my mind I like to believe that he is one of those heroes buried there....and who knows, he could be!

As a U.S.Marine I have a name for those in the tomb, "Hero's".

The family of those who lost a loved one in war but never got a body back to bury can go there, and know that there is a chance that it is THEIR soldier buried there

The body of the soldier who was killed in the Vietnam war was eventually identified, and exhumed to be re-interned in St. Louis, closer to family. So, that tomb still remains empty.

Thank you for your respect.

It birth breaks my heart & makes me proud that you were so touched watching this.

Cats be cats 😹 Thank you two for being so respectful. ❤

Former USAF officer, never needed to see combat, but thank you for the courtesy that you show in honoring our fallen soldiers. You guys are the best.

America is most proud of our fellow Americans who have died fighting against oppression, especially on foreign lands. Did you catch the part about each of the plane formations were missing 1 plane, known as the "Missing Man Formation"? Implemented after WWII, to represent a plane that has been shot down in combat.

I was blessed to have visited Arlington National Cemetery in May 1990 on a high school field trip. We watched the "Changing of the Guard" and a "Wreath Laying Ceremony" that my history teacher took part in. It was something I will never forget. In between these services which happen every half hour, all you hear is the click of the shoes with every turn and about-face of the Guarding Soldier. Silence is demanded in this area and the guard will enforce it if bystanders & visitors do not abide.

Thank You Carol and Recky !!! America Loves You

Makes me cry no matter how many times I see it.

There is a video that talks about the sentinels that guard the tomb. It’s very difficult to become one of the guards. They only accept 20% of the volunteers for training and only a small percentage make it through that to become official tomb guards. It’s a very honorable and respected position.

It’s gives families the hope that the unknown soldier is the remains of their own loved one who lies before them. Hope is the most beautiful gift in life. Remember that.

While serving on active duty, I was stationed at one of the two US military installations which operate scientific laboratories to identify the remains of an unknown military member. When notified of an incoming mission, all available personnel would line the streets of the designated route during the Dignified Transfer and salute the remains as they passed by. Hundreds (perhaps thousands) of people, totally silent, paying respects to someone who paid the ultimate sacrifice to their nation. A somber, humbling, and prideful moment to say the least. “All gave some, some gave all…”

Carol you are absolutely lovely! Your eyes are captivating!

Most of us have no problem being called “the boys” as a group (I’m female). I’m so glad I retired before all this “woke” garbage started taking hold. I’ve been retired for almost nine years and I would still do it again tomorrow if I could. Awesome thanks and hugs to you both for your unwavering support ❤

I just came across a song today that I have never heard before by an artist that I have not heard before. I thought you might enjoy to listen to it. the song is Stars and Stripes by Creed Fisher

Most Americans know exactly the sacrifices that the military has done for them. While there are times of dissention and turmoil, deep down we always love our military. We love each and every one of those that fought for our country, no matter who they were. Without them, we would not be here. And we don't limit it to any specific war. All across the nation we have VFWs. Veterans of Foreign Wars is a group of veterans who have served in all kinds of wars. All kind of wars, no matter how small or large, no matter if drafted and never seen war, or had been in the middle of conflict. True patriots know that even the draftee was a cog in the machine that kept alive our boys when they were at war. My dad was recently honored at our hometown VFW. When he was speaking, he was in tears, talking about how he didn't feel he deserved the honor. He stated that he was drafted and went to Germany and worked on equipment as a mechanic and that he never saw war. That he never got to go over there to help and felt he just didn't deserve it and he wishes that he had been able to. He would never have said that if it were someone else making that speech. It brought me to tears watching the video from a far. (I live states away) The next time I talked to him on the phone and reminded him that he was where he was needed, and that he did his part in the war. And don't regret not going over, you don't know what would have happened... my brother and I may not be here today because of it. What happened was the way it happened. He was critical where he was needed, and if he was needed over there, they would have sent him. That is one of the reasons I get so upset at our politicians today. It doesn't matter your service. It's your willingness to sacrifice that makes them heroes in our heart. Some of us can't fight, some of us won't fight. But they opted to defend us all, no matter how many times they were deployed or not deployed. No matter if they saw bloodshed or was just holding the fort. Even the National Guard deserves the same honor as being full Army or Air Force. While they do not always go to war, they definitely deal with tough stuff stateside. They are the first deployed to disasters and they get deployed overseas to former war zones, where they can and sometimes do, get into a conflict. My brother in law has been deployed twice over his 25 years of National Guard service. One he got 'hazard' pay, which means he was in a dangerous situation which we don't get to learn about. It does make the military spouse scared when they see that come in though. But either way, they too, deserve every honor, as they are also a cog in the machine of the defense of our country and allies. France and the British do honor those that fought in those wars. Many WWII veterans who were in D-Day try to visit France during the anniversaries. Everybody there comes out and gives thanks and honors them. France does not forget what our soldiers have done. It is thoroughly taught in their schools what happened during that war. You'll see children thanking these 90 year olds and giving them hugs. You'll see adults of all ages honoring them and inviting them to their homes during the celebration in honor of them. It's a beautiful scene. But we all know what has been sacrificed, and we should strive to keep the peace, so we do not have to ever see our young men and women become an unknown.

Y'all must watch the Unknown Soldier ceremony. I was so honored to get to watch it in person.

Really wasn't expecting to cry today, thanks Carol lol😂 much love from Virginia

Hooah! from a female Army veteran 🤙 Thank you for sharing in the honoring of those who gave All. I would definitely watch more reactions of this journey.

the respect shown by you is wonderful. you do whatever you want

Hi Ricky and Carol. I love your reaction all things American. In case you are wondering, why 21? 21 gun salute, 21 seconds, 21 steps. The war for independents of the United States of America started in 1776. The number 21 comes from adding the number 1776.

Thank you both.

It's so touching that people that aren't even citizens of the u.s. have more respect and patriotism than many many of our own. These days the younger generation are becoming so hateful and ungrateful of what those who came before them sacrificed for this nation to be what it is and that is such a shame. I'm an older one and have much respect for the military and the police and first responders and am so hurt by the disrespect that is shown, especially right now in the turmoil of the political atmosphere these days. Thank you two for being what some of our own citizens won't.