Monday, June 9, 2008

Joe Willie On The Shrimpbox: Proud of Our Military!

If you've ever been to Arlington Cemetery, you know how the Honor Guards are very solemn and no-nonsense. A little noticed story last week makes it hard not to take pride in our military men and women.
Severe thunderstorms swept through Arlington as the Honor Guard stood vigil during a funeral. A retired Air Force major was being laid to rest as it began to rain and everyone ran to their cars. A tornado watch was up. The storm worsened; mourners quickly scattered to get of the rain.
But the seven-person firing party? They stood their ground. The wind blew the hats off two of the airmen. At one point they could barely be seen, but the men stood like statues --impeccable in their duty. They never turned around to look at the storm out of concern for their own safety; they stood vigil to honor a fellow soldier until he was laid to rest. Touching Video http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-31270 here.
An Arlington spokesman said once a funeral starts, it can't stop.
--And every American --no matter how they feel about the military-- should watch the Changing of the Guard at Arlington's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It's breathtaking.

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