New Zealand Family React to Why You Never Mess With A Guard Of The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier

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[kristyvancleve]

My Dad was a Tomb Guard in the late 40's. It was the proudest time of is life in The Old Guard. He had great stories. One night he was overnight duty and voices on the other side of the amphitheater. He stopped his walk when he saw a Major and his date. Dad went to port arms and demanded they leave since the cemetery was closed. The Major dressed my Dad saying it ok, he wanted to show his date the tomb. Dad said again, SIR you must leave. The Major threatened him with court martial. Dad responded, SIR I am more intimidated by my Seargeant than I am of you. Nothing happened to Dad. OLD GUARD

[GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames]

I attended a changing of the guard back in the early 2000s. I am a disabled veteran and thus attended in a wheelchair. I had on what I think of as my "veteran's cap, " a cap embroidered with my rank and last unit, plus some of my award pins. We were directed to stand, and as I was doing my best to rise out of the wheelchair, one of the guard escorts (who are, of course, guards themselves) turned to me and said, "Captain, while we appreciate your attempting to comply, it would be my honor if you could return to your seat. I'm sure you've earned the rest."

It sounded like a practiced response, as if someone thought it up when deciding what the scripts were going to be for the ceremony. But it was nice of them to not make me stand, as that's painful.

[DanielFrost]

5:47: "It is requested that everyone maintain an atmosphere of silence and not requesting, they're ordering.

[tammyparsons]

It will actually bring tears to your eye watching the changing of the guards, it's a very powerful feeling you get when you experience it in person.

[ognarw]

I was the captain of an honor guard. We cover three states in United States going to funerals, Laying to rest veterans, Giving them a 21 gun salute, and I presented the flag to their loved ones. We practice all the time but Arlington is the cream of the crop.

[HistoryNerd]

I've been to Arlington a couple times when I lived in Virginia(not Northern VA) and seeing the changing of the guard in person is something else. It's a really somber place and the sentinels at the tomb, rightfully, take their job very seriously. They see it as a high honor, from what I understand.

[jonathonkeane]

I appreciate how much love and respect you show for the North American Armed Forces. I have come to love your family like you were indeed, my own.

[momzillainnova]

My father was a WWII Vet and is buried at Arlington National. His funeral was one of the most emotional experiences of my entire life. I was so unprepared for how emotional it was going to be. The gun salute. The taps playing. Being presented with his flag. I know with all my heart that he was right there with me giving me the strength to get through it and make him proud by not breaking down. They somehow make you feel as if your loved one is the only one being buried there, even though they have many funerals there every day. It is a moving, and incredible place to visit. We go often and particpate in the wreath laying every christmas where a single whole wreath is laid on every single grave every year.

[ssilent]

One thing I will always find as an annoyance about this video: they cover the rumor the Sentinels were ordered to abandon their posts during hurricane Isabelle. That part of the rumor is untrue: while the Old Guard does have contingencies in place, there was no order to abandon the posts during Isabelle. Which does in fact mean they stayed during the storm.

[JK-dlql]

Been to it as a kid, and being in the military for over a decade now, got to go to the cemetery in Normandy while stationed in the Netherlands. Also was in formation for Memorial Day in Margaten Cemetery in the Netherlands. Where 10, 000 US soldiers from WWII are buried. I learned that the Dutch adopt a headstone to care for, and there is a waiting list of Dutch families who want to take care of the grave of an American there who didn’t make it home. Was very humbled with that. Not to mention my Dutch friends who say how grateful there were for us then, and celebrate Liberation Day still.

[getchoppa]

my dad was one of the tomb guards back in the early 2000s. we still visit every year on memorial day

[GrammaNay]

Not a Guard but was there with my father last fall on an Honor Flight. It's very intense when there in person. It's a memory I will always cherish, especially since we buried my dad this last weekend.

[dwignall]

My son served at Arlington, so proud! He was honored to be Old Guard

[robertjeffery]

I love how the children are so respectful! Thank you for raising such wonderful citizens.

[genestatler]

What I find so special about this video is all of your reactions to something very special to us in the USA. Much love from Tennessee.

[switchfoot]

The Sentinels don’t mess around... I seen a changing of the Guards in 2010 at Arlington National Cemetery... was very quiet and professional, everyone should go... thank you guys for sharing! “Get Behind the Chains and Rails!!!” That one guard actually chambered a round and was ready to fire, loved it

[VegasAlien]

These soldiers are the most squared away of any in the US military, Trust that they can handle those rifles completely. The bayonet, in addition to looking SUPER COOL, is also functional.

[cjsgma]

As a child (I'm 60 now) I remember experiencing this. My uncle Donnie met us just before he went to the war in Viet Nam & subsequently was killed there at 19 years old. I will never forget the experience. His death changed our life. The commitment and honor of this is forever embeded in my life. Thank you. 🙏

[diannen]

You missed it when they said they have to recite 35 pages of information without a mistake.

[rustyschackelford]

Youtuber Mike Glover of Field Craft Survival was a tomb guard. He has some very cool videos with stories of his experiences. Great video keep up the good work.