Tomb of the unknown soldiers

[likeaneagle]

[likeaneagle]

http://www.homeofheroes.com/gravesites/unk..._sentinels.html

The Sentinel's Creed

My dedication to this sacred duty

Is total and wholehearted-

In the responsibility bestowed on me

Never will I falter-

And with dignity and perseverance

My standard will remain perfection.

Through the years of diligence and praise

And the discomfort of the elements

I will walk my tour in humble reverence

The best of my ability.

It is he who commands the respect I protect

His bravery that made us so proud.

Surrounded by well meaning crowds by day,

Alone in the thoughtful peace of night,

This soldier in honored Glory rest

Under my eternal vigilance.

[RainbowsGirl]

This National Memorial Day Salute To The Sevices makes me swell with pride and love for our Servicemen and Women!

[Jeaniam]

Great thread; very moving. Really glad you had the idea, likeaneagle. My father served for the duration of WW11, contracted MS, and eventually passed away as a result of his service. Thanks very much.

[ChattyKathy]

I've been there for the changing of the guard at the tomb of the unknown soldiers and it made me cry.

[coolchef]

this whole damn thread has me in tears

i have 4 sons 3 of whom are milatary one navy one army one marine one army i also am an army vet

i too have seen the changing of the gaurd

but here is my little claim to fame.

i once had the honor of directing a semi pro ocherster playing the armed forces song

all gave thier best

some gave everything

please go to your local parade tommorow and pay homage to those who paid the price {and are paying} to allow us to live in this great land

salute. ps or go to a cemetary and lay a flower on a vets tomb

i will

Edited May 27, 2007 by coolchef

[Eyesopen]

This is a great thread! I have tears threatening, but I'm at work so....

I've never seen the changing of the guard, but someday I will.

My father served as did all of my uncles, my grandfather and his brothers, my brothers...frankly every man in our family dating back several generations has served if even for a short term. My father's ashes still reside in my home, I thank him every day.

Tomorrow I will spend my day at work, recieving calls from soldiers in Iraq who are calling home to speak to their loved ones. I will joyfully transfer their calls. No I'm not an operator, just work in a guard unit with Security Forces. Transfering calls through our line here gives those overseas a little extra time to talk to their loved ones. So we do this for them, otherwise they get 15 minutes a day (if they can get to a phone) and that is it.

Perhaps this is where I could tell you of a young service man who got leave to return home to tend to his sick mother a few days ago. He arrived late in the afternoon, around 5 only to be told that his mother had passed the night before. They were unable to contact him because the flight that he had taken could not recieve a transfered call. (He flew commercial instead of Military).

Soldiers pay for our freedom with so much more than their lives...

[Kit Sober]

With thankful tears for all of the Lord's "unknown soldiers" and the sacrifices of service they have given.

So glad they will be known at the Judgment Seat of Christ :)