That’s Why You Never Mess With The Guard Of The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier 

People excuse it by saying "dont be so sensitive" but then cry because they had to yield for you on the interstate

It actually honors the men who specifically fought in WW1

Honestly, this should be one of few things NOONE disrespects. Even if they for some reason don’t respect it they should have enough sense to not be disrespectful. Because it’s like spitting on the graves of the countless unknown soldiers who are memorialized there

Thank you. They not only died doing their duty, they died for the Ideal of Freedon; and the Man next to them.

You’re lucky. America is turning into a shithole

You Must be very proud of your grandpa God Bless him. A big hug from Portugal 🇵🇹

Your grandpa was a good soldier, they only use the best.

Much respect for your grandpa.

prove it

@@stevenaragon4412 prove what?

Yeah those honor guards are pretty disciplined, it was never my thing but I had respect for those who did it,

Its a great honor.

Mad respect to all of the guards and especially to whom they are guarding.

I'm an American citizen, and I feel the same way about the King's Guard (I still haven't gotten used to calling it that) at Buckingham Palace. I hate when tourists treat legitimate soldiers with jobs that command respect with disdain or like they are props for selfies or pranks. It's childish and rude. Both of these places hold historical importance, as well as military importance. Thank you for supporting our Unknown Soldier.

Well as an American if that soldier told me to be quit I would tell him to get fucked. No one can tell me when I can or can't talk in public. I find their job worthless to guard dead people. Why don't we train them to fight wars or send the boys home. This is a wast of tax money

Likewise

it's mostly americans who disrespect the guards in Britain.

@@mikivanduyn9630hat because they have no respect for themselves… Americans are the very worst people.

I have some viking in me....Danish and Norwegian skal

Liberals & blacks simply refuse to follow any rules. They are th*gs in their very nature. Soon they will attack this tomb. Guaranteed. They hate all that is good.

Being American and from a long line of military relatives, I TY for your respect!! ❤❤❤

@carolk5770 And as an American, please thank all your relatives for their service, it is so greatly appreciated. I did 28 years as an LEO, that was bad enough, can't imagine what they went through

I have bad allergies and might not be able to keep from coughing or sneezing. I guess I'd better stay away.

This comment should be 📌 and have a shit load of likes... Wish I was able to give you million's of likes 😢

@@Yoboygojoishere 🙏

​@@Yoboygojoishere I agree 💯

That's the problem these days. There is no such thing as respect for anyone or anything 😢😢

Hahaha!!!

From one vet to another, thanks for your service sir.

Remember the Term - "You don't bite the hand that feeds you" I am a 100pct Disabled Vietnam Vet. The Very Freedom we gave these Protesters they Abuse. It's very Hard to accept but we are Disciplined. Our Honor No One Can Take... 🇺🇸

@@l.garcia3525 👍

@@l.garcia3525 neither the nva nor the vc posed any threat to the freedom of america.

@@Graymenntell that to the families that lost fathers, sons, uncles… That’s past history like it or not!

Agree

As an American, it makes me so angry when I see people messing with the queens guard. They are people doing a job. It is just wrong.

​@@add5809They're career soldiers.

Agree. It’s amazing how stupid people are.

*behaviour.

🙏....In these times one never knows ....

@@rosemariemello6675 sadly, true.

Don't give them any ideas VERY SOLEMN.

The security at the cemetery makes it really difficult to pull off. Every visitor has their possessions checked and ID examined prior to entering.

There's only one body

Really? I had no idea how many might be in there. He helped carry the body to the Tomb.

Where do you learn your history? There are 3 soldiers in the tomb of unknown soldier. Get your facts straight before commenting.

@@evanscott9473 you should be proud of your grandfather. It’s obvious he was a respected soldier.

Yes sir, I am. He was a man's man.

Thank you for your uncle's service. May he rest in peace

As you should be, he will always be a Patriot ❤

same here i was standing with tears streaming down face and just mouthed the words "thank you" to the guards

There are few honors allowed to civilians that are higher than laying a wreath at the Tomb Of The Unknown. I hope you instilled the importance.

I hope she realizes the honor granted her in that moment, felt the humility and gratitude for those that lay beneath her, and never forgets for the rest of her days.

What an absolute honor.

@@thomasarussellsr Hmmm 🤔

You're a vet? My dog has got bad legs and arms

Your response is extremely disrespectful. Is this whole thread just one big joke to you? Move on

But freedom IS under threat by our very governments, as well as by the sinister forces that manipulate them from behind the scenes.

@@fauntleeeeroy say that out loud pal and get to feel what it is like with a boot into genitals (for starters)

You think you're free?

What Heroes huh .....

They are, especially since we’re living in such DISRESPECTFUL times....

Thank you.

@@almightymanshadow1002 idiot

THANK YOU.🇺🇸

Coolest US military job: being british.

You obviously never had to be Color guard at a Pentagon's top brass multiple Galas and ceremonies. You are not under civilians eyes but those of the guys writing The Codes, and your liberty pass weekend depends none of them hundreds spots anything on you. More minefield dangerous than these lead soldiers will ever walk in that spot

That makes no sense.

It's not the most widely respected job in the Army, not sure where you are getting your info.

Umm, WRONG-O! The most widely respected job in the US Army is secret ninja.

People needs to forget these guards are also still trained soldiers

Thank you for your service.

Yeah, it is harder to get this assignment than to get assigned as a Secret Service Agent on Presidential Protection Guard.

I see people show up for graduation and funerals dressed like bums. It's disgusting. Even if you're poor, you can get NICE dress pants, a dress shirt and tie at Goodwill for less than $20.

@@ffjsb even in rags a person can still show respect. Clothes do not make the person. Not trying to be an ass. Just saying.

@@tomhammock8351 Thank you Tom, this point gets lost on the tight ass club.

@@ffjsb Nonsense.

Very well said!!!!

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My neighbor ask me to relay this response : " Don't thank me, I am still alive , the one you should thank, did hear you, and we both agree . For you anytime, you we appreciate and are grateful.

Yes, you've every right to be so very proud because upholding these high standards, respect, dignity, courage and valour is experienced by everyone who values living in a democracy. Brave men and women have lost their lives protecting these sacred values. God Bless You Always.

MURICA 🦅🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲🦅

Hi Jody

Coldstream Guards are one of 5 Regiments of foot guards that provide sentries for Public Duties at various locations in the UK. Other units of the British Army, Navy and I believe Airforce have provided Sentries for at one time or another.

THEY DON'T TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER; NORE DO THEY MOVE IN FOOT OR MOUNTED MARCH.

You know how James Bond is supposed to have "Licence to Kill", well he doesn't - MI6 agents dont have such licence - the only people in Britain who actually do are the guards at the Monarch's residence.

@@sallyganonn1955 actually many covert British intelligence officers have a licence to kill, as do armed police, or any other person issued with a green card, the rules for opening fire. I had one myself.

@@telpo1260 The fact that is bot "A licence to kill" rather "licence to kill" shows you dont have quite the grasp of the subject you make out.

Thank you for your service

Don't be so dramatic.

@@mauricematla1215 he's correct. I agree.

@@mauricematla1215 well here we have one of the miserable people, best if you hush

@@iainking4256 Not really. There just really is no need to be so dramatic about it.

@@CouncilOfWolves Somebody is correct because you agree ?

I was not in the military, but my father and cousin were. I get chills and are filled with such Patriotism when I see this.

Thank you for serving our great country!

That's because you're brainwashed into respecting professional killers

@@johnsuggs7828 disrespectful pos liberal I'm guessing.

@@johnsuggs7828 believe in the armed forces or not, this tomb is to respect people who have lost their lives and were not able to be returned to their family. I'm pretty progressive and tend to lean left but I still respect those who lost their lives in WWI and WWII. Would you rather we didn't help fight the Nazis?

@Guido ok but Hitler still led a movement that killed millions of people, the monuments, buildings, and evidence are still in Germany. History is white washed yes, but the holocaust still happened and still needed to be stopped.

@@bradhardy2629 reminder : your double impeached criminal cult leader trump LOST the latest presidential election, republiKKKans LOST 3 of the 4 last presidential elections and the majority in congress 🤣😂 i really hope your trump will continue to be the republiKKKan godfather for years that way democrats will stay in power in the WH and in congress.

hello johanna how are you doing today hope you are safe over there?

There was a woman in there, too.

@@vincedibona4687 sorry Vince...ladies too my friend..

@@vincedibona4687 quite literally no one asked

Yes, these men and women deserve much respect. And to the one who said “no one asked”, it’s a public comment which is open to public replies. No one had to ask.

@detective2221 “quite literally” no one asked for your comment, yet you are sure free to make it. So am I. 😃

Wrong on one, right on two.

Well said my brother.

@@jamesoconnor9711 @James Oconnor Thanks Mr O'Connor. We must bring reverence back to all institutions

Believe me, I have not forgotten what reverence is. I have never been to a ceremony but I can assure you that I would give it all the reverence I usually reserve for my God to those who have given their lives that I may worship in a free society.

@@spiritwalker6153 Such a beautiful sentiment. Well said.

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

Vietnam hero? from My Lhai?

@@harryhirsch8527 You're an idiot and should just shut the fk up

@@harryhirsch8527bet you can't find Nam on a map, and there's no H in Lai, pendejo

The same respect is given no matter the age, either. These people don't forget who came before them.

Harry, Im reporting you. You are a despicable human being.

Hello 👋

Thank you for your service God bless America 🇺🇸

Thank you for your service 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Now we have to save the republic while here with information.

Thank you for your service to our great country. God Bless America. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@Seve bono dc police let the protestors in. It’s on video.

Thank you for your service 💕

OUR OP 00⁹ and ⁹⁰06⁰⁰

Thank you so much for your service

It is not “doing their thing”... it is called, “walking the mat”

Hello Troy hope you’re having a wonderful day?

What did you have to write your essay about?

You got a once in a life time honor to be on the other side of the rail. Pretty cool!

Respect! & Good Luck

Thank you for your service

Good luck sir, thanks for your service.

SIR! MAY GOD! ALMIGHTY GRANT YOU THE PRIVILEGE TO FULFILL YOUR COMMITMENT, AND BECOME A SENTINAL FOR, THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER. GOD! BLESS YOU! GOD! BLESS AMERICA! GOD! BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'S MILITARY!. AMEN

I hope everything works out for you young man I wish you all the best in your career Desert Storm Vet

I had the same reaction when I visited DC briefly in '97. I was surprised at how emotional I became...I was in awe

My dad teared up during the changing of the guard when we visited

So they should also honor all those native americans that were killed and nobody knows who they are.

There are many "unknowns" in military cemeteries; the inscriptions on their markers ["An American Soldier"] are supposedly graven just a little deeper than those with names in the notion than on some future day these will still be legible when the others are eroded into oblivion. It's the sort of sentimentalist touch that informs the much grander Tomb of the Unknowns (there are the remains of three bodies there). I don't disapprove. Ceremony and sentiment are powerful adjuncts to historicity and molders of patriotism. All the same, the Guard Mount, and to some extent the marble itself, is political theater. Even allowing for the chance that some utter a-hole would try for his 15 minutes of fame by "desecrating" the Tomb, what harm could he actually do to it? The statuary to the unknown dead is an essentially European tradition and an anachronism in the time of DNA testing. [The Vietnam Era Unknown, former fourth member of the interred, was "sprung" thence after examination.] The problem with all such idolatry is not that it's bad of itself, but that like flags, badges, pledges, invocations and martial music, it too often serves as a condensation point into which solemnity can be channeled, satisfying the need for it in mundane life. Moments of armed men screaming for silence and respect, demands for _shows_ of concern contrast vividly with the absence of genuine care and devotion seen in the January 6th insurrection and the crocodile tears shed for lives destroyed by government negligence.

Imagine how Jesus feels. He laid down his life for all of mankind and is utterly disrespected every day. I couldn't care less for some man in a uniform..

@@montizzlefoshizzle7131 fact

@@montizzlefoshizzle7131 What Mexican are you talking about?

What is the coolest job when you're dedicated to serving Country? Some may not like my son's job, but he loves it, and the men he works with. I can hear it in his voice when he speaks of them. He nor his men would desecrate the Capitol Building, or disrupt the sacred honor of our fallen heros. Some ignorant Americans believe being free means you can act like a damn fool anywhere.

​@@dancingcloudlew4311 I say "not the coolest" because that particular position is one of the hardest. The "cool" jobs are the ones were there is no risk of life. The ones that are easy and safe. I've seen some of these men and women get sick from just the weather. They are an amazing group of soldiers. I served 11 years in 3 different branches and loved every minute of it. Thank you for raising a son with such devotion to his country, that he can carry on the great traditions of our military.

Tru

If you ever have a chance to visit this place, go! You will not regret it. O wish everyone could experience it once.I've been there 3 times & want to go again. Impressive.

@@davekrapfl4434 I've seen more of that place then I would like.

Arlington is special

Yes I agree my father col U.S Army two wars so proud agree with you

I'm U.S Army i agree with you my dear, How are you doing today nice to meet you are, please try to reply me34 back thank you so much for your understanding Rosemary.

Me as well,cannot understand the lack of respect people do nowadays.. Need definite attitude adjustments...

@@debbyvibbert3177 hello Debby how are you?

Wow

Wow

*Wow*

Well said James.

🙏🏻

I will NEVER respect the military industrial complex. The US government is corrupt.

To make it worse, it’s even coming from top generals and the commander in chief here in the US. All of the west is devolving rapidly, it’s scary how quickly and totally it’s happening.

Agreed

There is plenty of respect and honor, but people don't pay attention to positivity.

You say respect and honor! Have you ever thought from the point of view of the other side that are sick and tired of wars that this american government have involved its people in! Like VIETNAM 🇻🇳 the middle east and Big OIL, FOR WHAT? Have you EVER?

John, thank you for your service, USN Ret. here.

I fought with a fellow Infantrymen who earned a spot as a tomb guard

Only the very best are asked without applying first. Others, who apply, must have a spectacular record, even in their civilian lives before joining the military. The guard is held to an even higher standard than Presidential Candidates excepting for the minimum age requirement.

I lol because I did a lot of watch's in the Navy too, literally "watching" aircraft and fuel & could barely keep my shirt tucked in or hat on or check in every 15 mins. let alone the commitment these people have. my thoughts are always for the unknown or mia. Peace. Rick

@@wichitarick USAF Security Police. I stood guard with a loaded M-16 for 8 hours on ramp, with 3 E-3s & 2 KC-135s during a tropical storm at Clark AB Philippines. I was wearing my rain gear and was hot wet & miserable, I even had 2 inches of water flowing over the toes of my boots. That was easier than the tomb guards.

Sacred ?

@@mauricematla1215 that's right matla, sacred. You think they bury anyone in Arlington? Must have the credentials: honor, courage, self sacrifice, etc. Respect is earned. I'm sure many who are placed there had many metals placed on their chest. Earned.

@@stonystoner895 Pretty sure some of them where straight up bastards in life though.

Maurice, what is your issue? Choose your battles more carefully

@@mauricematla1215 courage and personality are two separate things. Did you know in the military whatever metals you've earned can never be taken from you? In other words if a soldier's life suddenly goes south for whatever reason: divorce, arrest, conviction, etc and he gets busted down to lowest rank for insubordination or crimes the metals remain because they were Earned. Also if said soldier reaches retirement at his lowest rank(provided discharge is honorable) he is still awarded highest rank (for income) held during career because it was Earned. The military views things differently than civilian. B_ _ _ _ _ _ or not, achievements are recognized and honored.

adhhan wadr

How old are you

Semper fi

Hello Ann?

Amen.

Thank you for your families service. I'm sorry that they lost the mental battle that they all have.

I’m curious, how many times have they used them on trespassing civilians? Serious question, I’m about to look it up.

I'm not sure they actually have the right to shoot an unarmed civilian for trespassing. That is against everything I was taught when I was in the military. They use the intimidation as a form of control, but I doubt they will shoot. They will more than likely detain if their verbal commands aren't followed.

I could envision the circumstances where someone gets a rifle butt stroke. Probably very rarely, if ever, needed though. Lady with the pistol…. Sad bit of clickbait. Shame on you.

Absolutely

But these days and times this country is so screwed up I hope they don’t screw that up

And yet do not even have the common courtesy to not wear sunglasses.

@@mauricematla1215 uniform requirement. In inclement weather like high wind sunglasses can be left out.

Special?

@@IlIWarGIlI Bad excuse.

@@mauricematla1215 not excuse. Reason. Eye color differentiates you from "unknown soldier" the nameless fallen allies, friends, brothers, fathers, sons... all of them were different in their way. They are all the same in the way that all who knew them have died and their stories are known only to God. Each sentinel is supposed to be ONE of the fallen soldiers. Hence the reason the on duty tomb guards doesn't have a rank insignia... so as to not outrank the fallen soldiers.

So true! Your words made me tear up.

@@Wheels36H3WM Yeah, honoring people who sacrificed their lives to fight nazis is cringe af *facepalm

And pants a new shade of brown?

Proclaharam: 'Whiter Shade of Pale'

Proclaharam: 'Whiter Shade of Pale'

Such a stupid reason to get scared/nervous. Just move on and go about their day.

@@Skjaldr_Vindskyter you mean yellow

You stepped up to pay your respects to those who gave their all. The Tomb Guard are worthy of that respect, as are you. Take care.

The US military is 100% filled with fascists.

Hadn't heard that quote before, but it sure fits. Thanks for including it here.

@@roldarnesen5767 bro its off of cod lol

@@bobmcferrin908 Lol, that's interesting. I figured cod must have pulled it from somewhere; turns out the quote was well known before cod and... "It was attributed to the Korean War veteran and purple heart recipient Howard William Osterkamp from Dent, Ohio. He served in the Army from 1951 to 1953, during which he experienced heavy combat in Korea with his unit, the C Company, 5th Regimental Combat Team." (Quote from special-ops.org)

Thank you for you service,now and then

Thank you for your service and sacrifice!

@@lazydog5028 You are Very Welcome!

@@fenuays9662 You are Very Welcome!

Thank you for killing the civilians in Vietnam for no reason.

The United States is closer to home than god, Michael

I went there once and my girlfriend started tacking, I firmly told her to be quiet and show respects.

Totally agree. Respecting the guard is respecting all veterans who gave up their life for their country.-John in Texas

The guard would have ‘seconds’ after my pummeling etc. i care not, male or female idiots who disrespect such a hallowed place…

@@Seminolerick I'm sure they would stand behind you and watch. You don't disrespect the Tomb. I have been there and my GF mouthed off. I shut her up in a heartbeat and explained quietly.

Yeah

You and your Father are excellent examples of honor and integrity today. The Unknown Soldiers buried there are the honor and the integrity which we must always remember. To fight and die is hardest on those left behind. To fight and survive is sometimes harder on the soldiers who came home. God. Bless you and keep you. Thank you.

Thank you for your and your fathers service sir. My late father retired Army served in the Korean war and 3 tours in Viet Nam with Special Forces. My brother and I followed dad's footsteps. Hooah.

@@ArmyVet82ndAbn , Thank You for your service to our country and welcome home Brother 👍👍

@@milliedelaney3722 Thank You Mam. I had to lay my dad down to eternal rest on December 31st of this year . He lived 97 years

@@fredb380 It was my honor to serve brother, thank you and welcome home also sir. Respect.

You're are so right, so much pride and dignity. And contrast them to the slovenly, grossly attired, obese audience who can't shut up and constantly fidget.

Bruh the men are weird

@@O_O.S.k.Y Explain why you think they're weird.

@@deirdre108 I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought the same thing. What is wrong with people?!!

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Hello Linda how are you doing today nice to meet you here, how is every thing over there with you Linda, please try to reply me back ,thanks for your understanding am a U.S Army

@@smithmarckson5695 I'm doing fine, Ty for asking.

thanks for your reply my dear friend how is every thing with you there? @@lindawenzel7865

@@lindawenzel7865 am very glad to to hear from you , please can we talk on email please i believe its more save than here what do you think my dear?

@@smithmarckson5695 It's rainy here but overall, I'm wonderfully blessed with each new day that I have the chance to live.

Thank you for your service😊

Wow, I can't even imagine having been offered that post, let alone having an assignment I felt was more important and turning it down. I would have given up my Barrett 82 in a heartbeat for that post. I never felt more proud of another American or a greater sense of loss of a fellow soldier until the days we buried my Grandfather and Grandmother, both with Military honors in their respective Presidential seal vaults. (Both served in WWII in the Army (Grandma in the Army Air Corps) where they met.)

Was her name Harris by any chance?

@@alaplex100 No, Its keeping civilian jerks in line and teaching them values. Semper fi!

@@alaplex100 Maybe you should learn what the term "respect" means

@@alaplex100 ya, I’m guessing you were never taught respect, discipline or even common sense in how to belonged a society that respects the sacrifice of the military. You obviously are uneducated and have low self esteem and morals. Pathetic

@@harryhirsch8527 no, but her first name was cameltoe

Hi Katherine 👋 how are you doing

War isn't something to believe in. It is (supposed to be) a necessary last resort when diplomacy is exhausted. And yes, all of the soldiers and veterans in our volunteer army - alive, active, retired, deceased, or injured - deserve our respect and support.

@@fedrickwilliam153 Hello!

@@johnarmenta2199 I wish more folks thought the way you do.

@@KatherineUribe-1 How are you doing

Me too…every time I go, I cry reflecting on my own dad being so young when he enlisted. I just have a hard time fathoming ANYONE disrespecting this sacred place of honor by NOT being silent and respectful.

​@@carolebillue357and yet there is a thing called the first amendment

@MansLaughter365, what does that have to do with the price of eggs?

@@carolebillue357 I know, right? 😸🤣😏🥚🍳

@@MansLaughter365 “What's that got to do with the price of eggs?” A rhetorical question calling attention to a non-sequitur or irrelevant statement or suggestion made by another person. [Primarily heard in US]. 🙄

Hey, how are you and the weather there?

Hello Carolyn how are you doing today?

Hi Carolyn 👋 how are you doing

I concur. Instead we see them lying in the streets.. it's absolutely inhumane.

I agree sadly all politicians care about is lining their own pockets

Is it your belief that no elected officials show respect for military members and vetetans? That no elected officials were veterans. You my friend have the kind of divisive oriented mindset that sullies the contribution of others for the failings of a few.

@@anotherpointofview222 I'm not saying all politicians but the vast majority. If they had respect for veterans not a single vet would be homeless they would ensure every war vet had a home as far as I'm concerned every soldier should be earning more than double what they get paid salary. I see the wealthy celebrities especially footballers( soccer players) and I often think to myself why do they get so much for kicking a ball when a soldier puts his life at risk and gets paid buttons in comparison. Think of it this way the politicians are the reason soldiers have to fight. They are the ones who decide whether war is made ultimately every war vet has politicians to blame for every injured comrade or fallen comrade.

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