A Symbol of Honor: Sentinel Spc. Platt's Final Walk at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

U.S. Army Spc. Adam Platt walks the mat for the final time at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Sept. 20, 2024.

(U.S. Army video by Daryl Vaca / Arlington National Cemetery)

[macsloan]

Words are inadequate.
Awesome. 
Well done, young soldier
Well done, parents.

[xmas]

The time, the discipline, the commitment required for this assignment is unimaginable.... a most impressive young man .

[cartman]

I was stationed as a Marine at Henderson Hall back in the late 70's and on several occasions walked over and watched these men perform their duties flawlessly every time no matter what the weather was like and I was there during the winter congratulations to U.S. Army Spc. Adam Platt for completing your mission thank you for your service

[Caffine_Kitsune]

Tomb Guards don't get enough respect or recognition, to walk every day for hours, sick, fatigued, cold, hot, wet, dry. Most people dont understand how hard it is, I give my respect to this man and all the other Tomb Guards.

[dominicdahlheimer]

Sentinel Spc. Platt
It was a honor for me to watch your Final Walk.
THANK YOU for your service!
You will have to excuse any typos
due to my tears.

[ChristyWerpy-sloq]

Beautiful. Honor, respect and dedication. Thank you soldier for being a watchman over our departed servicemen and women.❤

[Ryanboy]

It is with deep pride and affection that I salute you, Specialist Platt, for your dedication, service and honor in serving our country and the Old Guard. No measure of excellence can be higher then serving as a Tomb Guard and the devotion it takes to be this perfect is worthy of the highest honors. Go on your journey Specialist Platt, for you are now a part of a rare breed of honored members who stand the watch for our country's fallen and known only to God.

[carltaylor]

Well done young man and thank you for your service.

[Boogledigs]

The ceremony of the roses is so moving. You have honoured the unknowns, your family, your comrades and your country by your service. I wish you and your proud family a happy future. ⚘️🇬🇧

[bradkarlzahn-bpjx]

Thank you beyond words for your Honorable Service, SPC. Platt...and very best wishes for the future!! I can't speak to the gloves and sunglasses, Joc6420, but the white roses are the hybrid Forever Rose created for the Centennial of The Tomb...and you can order them for your own garden, by the way! And of course it was a spray of white roses that Younger laid on the casket of the first Unknown....be well!!
B K Zahn, Assoc. Mem., SHGTUS, 12 APR 2022 -
🇺🇸🗽🇺🇸🎗️🇺🇸

[darkprotector]

These words are really too small, but, to Spc. Platt and every service member: Thank You.

[christophercale]

Once you visit the Tomb of the Unknowns, and watch the polished precision of the proceedings, you get it. For me, it's something that I will never forget, very somber, surreal and moving. Much respect to Mr. Platt and all of the other Sentinels keeping watch over this sacred spot.

[carlhicksjr]

The rarest qual badge in the US military.
I'm an Army veteran, an ex-tank crewman and a proud cavalryman. I've been to Arlington and seen the Guard in person.
This is one of those situations where you can respect and admire a unit but still not have the slightest desire to emulate them. But then, I was always more comfortable with mud on my boots anyway. I mean, you have to admire a unit that chose to man their posts during a hurricane TWICE.
I hope the Tomb Guards, past and present, will accept a respectful tip of the Stetson from an old cavarlyman. Stay safe, guys.

[williammorrison]

Thank you for your dedication and honor. Congratulations on a job well done!

[VABrowneMDPhD]

Deeply, deeply moving! Thank you to every man and woman who has served this country and defended the Constitution of the United States! Your service and sacrifice are seen and acknowledged by a grateful nation.

[jeffscranton]

With the deepest sense of pride as an American, I humbly say thank you, Spc. Platt. You have honored us all.

[susanyoung]

Congratulations Spc Platt . Your dedication, selfless service and professionalism speaks volumes . Tomb Guard and Taps bring a tear to my eye and a lump in my throat. Proud of my almost 30 yrs of service to this country.

[jimjohnson]

I had the honor of attending the last walk of a friend. An honor and a humbling experience. Thank you for your service

[stoneymcneal]

Nowhere in the world is there any equal to the military guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

[Solhai]

Thank you for your service then and ongoing in all you go forward into. Your work embodies all our cares and hopes in great purpose. Our Sacred Honor