Guard at Tomb of Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery never leaves post in storm

The video made its rounds on social media, with a guard keeping the post during 80 mph winds.

[carolnewlin]

A somber place everyone should visit. Thank you for your dedicated service to our nation.

[KirkShepherd-vzeu]

Kudos for that Soldier…stand tall and let the world know that you’re a part of a proud tradition.

[halbos]

Total dedication to duty, no politics involved. Service is what counts!

[hostiletragedy]

Not just a dedication be he also showed us what he going through is nothing compared to what the unknown soldiers went through that wat

[LoriWilson-bt]

Perfect to acknowledge the dedication of our military members at Veterans Day to help keep us safe and free.

[darylt.mulcahy]

TRULY A SELFLESS ACT!! MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT TO ALL OF THOSE MEN AND WOMEN!!
SOMEONE SHOULD AND NEEDS TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS SENTIMENT TO THEM!
THEY DESERVE A VERY VERY LARGE PORTION OF OUR DEFENSE BUDGET!
THEY DESERVE A MAKE-A-WISH FOR THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR.

[THKLOTTWIZ]

I have been there remember a couple teenagers who were watching him started laughing like crazy and not caring who was around. The guard spoke up and said something to the effect of 'please be respectful at the tomb of the unknown soldier'. They shut right up! And ty for your devotion and dedication!

[portiaparker]

Thank you Soldier for your Absolute, Unyielding, Dedication guarding The Tomb of The Unknown yet not forgotten US Soldier. Coming from a family of Veterans on both sides, I salute 🫡 🫡 you and thank you 🙏🏽

[paullee]

I read the Wikipedia of the Tomb and almost teared up at the respect and dedication these men have towards their post. These are men of honor. Fewer than 20 percent of all volunteers are accepted for training and of those only a fraction pass training to become full-fledged Tomb Guards. They take an average of six hours to prepare their uniform—heavy wool, regardless of the time of year, and tomb guards are required to memorize 35 pages of information about Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, including the locations of nearly 300 graves and who is buried in each one.😮

[jeffreyskiles-sbmm]

Thank you for your dedication and service

[notredame]

Army Pfc. Jessica Kwiatkowski leaned forward as she walked against the wind and rain. As a Tomb Guard with the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, she walked her twenty-one steps in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in the middle of a violent rainstorm on the evening of Saturday, July 29, 2023. Amid the storm, she walked her post without the ability to see.

[blaineburmingham]

The true meaning of dedication and honor.

[deborahkizer]

Thank you for your service young man I'm praying for you❤

[robinz]

That's what dedication looks like. We seem to have forgotten that. What a prime example of what that means. Thank you sir for your commitment to your duty. You are a shining example to all of us.

[marynorth]

Have no words to express the pride I have for these remarkable young men ..who in all weathers carry out the duties here as a mark of respect to your fallen servicemen !... I am a proud Brit..I am humbled and grateful for their sacrifice ! God Bless the fallen and veterans and their families ! God Bless America !

[barryt]

Nice that you thanked him for his service. I'm sure SHE appreciates it.

[rockykim]

“Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God.”

[dawnsinowetski]

I never thought about it. Thank you for my freedom

[michaelbarbera]

"Tho' all the world betrays thee,
One sword, at least, thy rights shall guard,
One faithful harp shall praise thee!"

[Dld]

Few people dedicate themselves to honor others to this level. Absolutely incredible how committed they are. If only our politicians were as dedicated to the good our nation as the men are to their fallen comrades think how great our nation would be.