Lightning strikes close to Tomb of the Unknown
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- čas přidán 28. 09. 2006
- Lightning strikes very close to Tomb of the Unknown. The guard doesn't even flinch. Thunder sounds different when it strikes close to you. Had I tilted the camera to the right about 10 degrees, you would've seen the bolt that I saw. Immediately after, you can hear the rain just start to pour even harder.
"It is requested that the weather maintains a level of quietness and respect"
Hahahahah
Clouds: Magically disappear
"It is requested when raining thunder does not strike at all times."
Omg lmfao
XD
the lightning got as close at it dared to come. didn't have the balls to pass beyond the chains and rails.
Thor and Zeus respect the fallen soldiers as any mortal does!
@@bostonrailfan2427 Because the Old Guard would wipe up the floor with them.
@@bostonrailfan2427those of sovngarde and elysium are more heroic than those two would ever be
Ha! Well said.
The Tomb is guarded 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In fact, there has been a Sentinel on duty in front of the Tomb every minute of every day since 1937. And the Sentinel does not change the way he guards the Tomb, even at night when there is no one around. The Sentinels do this because they feel that the Unknown Soldiers who are buried in the Tomb deserve the very best they have to give. It is an incredible honor to be chosen for this.
The whole thing is stupid as fck
Would have laughed if he brought up his rifle and shouted "It is requested that the atmosphere remain SILENT!"
Now of course, this will never happen. This is one of the highest honors a soldier in the US Army can have.
You know what'd be funnier? If the thunder struck right then and there after he DID say it. Especially if the lightning miraculously looked like a middle finger
Heh Heh. That's good.
i like balsamic vinegar on my salad. it tastes really yummy. ^-^
BAHAHAHAHAHHAA
The only thing that would have made that more hilarious is if the thunder stopped right then.
We had the opportunity to be there 5 days ago. It was freezing weather. But I was so proud of my little ones as they stood silent and still to watch the changing of the guard. One of the most emotional places i have ever set foot in.
Good job to your little ones and I'm proud of them too...they were just as disciplined as the sentinel guards 😁👍👏✌
I am a Sentinel from 1984-86. I still can't believe I had to leave (it's not a permanent job obviously). The child in me never accepted it. I look at this, it all comes back, and I feel forlorn. This is what i was born to do, and I did it early. I know that's ridiculous. There is so much of importance...being a good husband, planting trees, discovering a fact. But it seems like this was my peak experience and the only place I have ever been truly at ease and at home. I have always been grateful to God to be able to do it a day much less 1000 walks. Still...it's bittersweet. There..there's my 30+ year kiddie-complaint. All of you? Remember this thing is about the Unknowns. The Sentinels are merely the salutes. What we go through to be allowed to do the duty is...nothing compared to their sacrifice. Line 6.
Pry Vate
I only thought people spoke like this in stories and entertainment. Seeing it real life, albeit in text form, is a little dizzying.
You won't mind if I use this comment as a basis for a speech in one of my stories, would you?
Pry Vate - My Great Uncle fell on 8 June 44, and thankfully my Great Grandparents were able to have closure, but for all those who couldn't, thank you for honoring those who fell and were not recovered.
as a sailor I want to say thank you I’m sure you think of me as gay haha. But seriously. We are all brothers and sister
Thank you for your service
Thank you for your service, sir.
Did not even lose a step after the thunder boomed. Soldiers calm as if it was 70 degrees and sunny . Impressive.
The harsher the conditions outside, the greater the privilege of being allowed to guard.
Man, I heard that once a hurricane went through DC, they STILL requested that they can stand guard despite being told not to. Pure dedication.
"Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to god". Inscription on the tomb. The tomb of the unknowns is the final resting place of an unknown service member from WWI and WWII, Korea, and, until 1998 when the remains were ID'd, Vietnam.
I'm Canadian however I have to say I have the utmost respect for these men that watch this tomb night and day for fallen soldiers. We appreciate our American military brothers and their sacrifices made.
It's very moving that these soldiers are so dedicated to their jobs. The precision, the attention to detail is amazing.It makes me very proud. God bless all of them.
where is the lightning? I wanted to see army vs nature
It didn’t strike that close.
Has been to Iraq....isn't scared of shit
Dedication. Much respect! This is what America is suppost to stand for. The guardian who braves all in the storm. Never faulter and honor brothers lost many they are unfortunately.
I'd also like to know why the large majority of downvote to this video? The man is amazing! Shows determination, discipline, and devotion!
I think it comes from the title being a bit misleading. Thunder can be heard, but lighting is not shown.
what lightning?
You know, a lightening bolt of electricity from the sky.
Just off camera, when you hear it like that, it's a strike very close to you.
Much respect for these fine young men who guard the tomb of the unknown at Arlington. My Uncle is buried in Arlington not to fare from the tomb of the unknown.
the guard steps off, tells the rain, "please keep an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times!" the thunder stops immediately
Who's praising this guy for being brave? He's being respectful.
Which is a lot more than you will ever be able to say about yourself.
Even though there's no lightning, it's saddening to see a guard soldier marching around under the rain and cold weather. Being a soldier is gonna be one of the hardest things in your life.
No, it's not saddening. It's an honor and one's duty to stand the watch.
Easily one of the highest honors one can receive while in the Army. You shouldn't feel sadness, you should feel pride & respect!
During Hurricane Andrew, the guards were asked if they would like to go down in their rooms. They refused. They'll guard during anything. It's a privilege to be even able to get one of those positions. High honors.
Jacky Carmine it's one the hardest positions and the highest and hardest medal to get. CZcams " to become guard tomb unknow solider" there is whole documentary of it. Very intense.
It's not sad, it's encouraging. The elite Sentinel marching here volunteered to stand guard over a tomb meant to honor all servicemen and women who fell fighting for America, but whose names were lost to history. It is an elite and important job whose symbolism is meant as comfort to our troops, and their families and countrymen: to know that no matter what happens they will be remembered and their honor will be protected, and that they will never be alone in their sacrifice.
I just wasted 40 seconds of my life
I was looking for the lighting strike, sorry if you guys misunderstood
If you guys have something, keep it to yourselves. She stated her opinion leave her alone.
ericasheed Look, obviously you don't understand anything, So back off, okay. You have problems, it's clear you just got out of pre-school. Step back a grade and learn something about opinions.
I hope you're not an American.
Corey Latimer Americans suck anyways lol
That was the greatest lightning bolt I never seen : )
As a veteran I appreciate the detail that these young men have chosen to be a part of for their country. When the tourists are gone, and the rain is falling, and its 4:00 in the morning.... they are standing guard. Honoring the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. While you sleep tonight they are there. Honoring this country and the men and women who serve to protect you. I love this country. God bless these soldiers this night.
What if the lightning struck the tomb, how will the guard react?
that would not react they cant :/
He would probably tell it to remain behind the chains and rails
They would probably go to the nearest telephone to report a fire at Arlington Cemetery.
TipsyPhotographer your comment made me laugh so hard 😂
TipsyPhotographer
Don't mess with the Marines. They'll fight God if they have to.
Makes me feel sad,looking at the soliders.
...WHAT!? I'm just... I'm done with the internet for today...
It's the...Solitude
The volunteer for this position. Its the second most exclusive position in the military.
It's the most honored position in the military, youd never stand in the rain for an hour, nor snow nor heat in cotton. Every sentinel is trained and know exactly what they have to do no matter the weather
It is requested that the weather maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times!
*storm clears up*
Guard: It is requested, that there is an atmosphere of silence, and respect, at ALL times!
Nature: Sorry :(
Uummmm... I'm assuming the lightning happened BEFORE you decided to start recording??!
right...
Gotcha...
ok... lol...
;-)
Michael Duer
In the description, OP states that if he had the camera to the right just 5 more degrees you'd see the lightning bolt.
Of course, the real attraction of this is the fact a soldier can withstand weather like this.
It's irresponsible of them not to have some lightning rods at least nearby for the safety of the soldiers
Gearz86 They stay there during hurricanes too.
Gearz86 they have rods outside of Arlington Cemy
Cemetery*
The Washington monument gets most of the lightning strikes in the DC area. (The WM is capped with a 2 foot piece of aluminum, and has a iron rod that runs all the way down inside, and goes over 100 feet into the ground.)
It's so awesome that these men choose to guard this tomb in this weather. There are times when Congress tells them the weather is so bad that they don't have to go out and guard. They do anyways because their postion has so much respect and they care so much about their job. The dedication they have is amazing.
"WEATHER! DO NOT CROSS THE CHAINS AND RAILS!"
Didn't even phase him...like a boss.
The dude didn’t even flinch.
That Guard is a marching lightning rod, and he still is on guard at all times. So much respect.
I see no Lightening . . . . But, if there was, proof of how dedicated these men are. It shows the respect they have for what they do and the people they fight with. It's an amazing life choice.
I love these guys. We do things without a lot of flair here in the USA, but we make up for it with loads of Heart.
@tagmeyert That was so beautiful, I've never seen this vidoe before. It, along with your post shows what courage truly is . Thank you. Bless You
For perspective... those in performance know that what the crowd sees onstage is different than what the performer sees. The outside of the stage looks brilliant and pretty, while behind the curtain, it's ropes, par cans, dirt, cobwebs, paint and equipment.
With the tomb, there is no "behind the curtain". Everything is immaculate, inside and out. There are no "trade secrets", and there is no "stellar performance". You are either immaculate, or you are wrong. That's why I respect them.
Not even the weather stops the Sentinels. They don’t flinch
There's something emotional? inspirational? about this video. The weather is terrible and no one is watching, but the guard goes on with his duty
I'm fine(The E-mail), and you are right, theres more restrictions to it. My brother just talked about those requirements, when he entered BCT, and was selected for the OG.
Those guards are so dedicated to their job, they wouldn't stop if there was a tornado right next to him/her, I saw this in person, it is a true honor to have this duty, but, everything has to be perfect, being a guard of honor isn't a walk in the park, it is extremely difficult to maintain a 29 inch waste and meet the correct hight requirements.
Arlington National Cemetery is an amazing place, when I was there, there was a funeral going on, the place is truly sad, but still amazing.
I imagine that people that live in an area where there is rain, lightning and thunder for 8 out of 12 months would be completely used to it, especially when trying to maintain a disciplined demeanor.
I mean there wasn't a lightning bolt near there, but it sounded close.
Pure dedication. I love it.
Damn, that's dedication, Good on them.
That guard has some balls to be holding up that gun in the middle of a lightning storm out in the open with metal on the end of it... balls of steel!!!!
The Tomb of the Unknowns in Washington, DC is where remains of unknown Soldiers who had been killed in WW1, WW2, and the Korean War have been buried. The 3rd Infantry Regiment maintains a guard on these unknown soldier's graves 24/7/365 to ensure that no one disturbs them.
"Soldiers never die until they are forgotten"
You honestly don't know the point of this memorial. The guards are there to symbolize that We as Americans are to NEVER forget the sacrifice given by men, named or not. They keep the peace to show that it is hallowed ground.
i consider that an honor...... i like that monument.... represents every single soldier, sailor and Marine that has ever existed.
Semper Fidelis my brothers.
Man I'd admire those guys. I can't stand still without a bad posture or getting bored after 5 seconds.
bro this guy has more discipline than any of your heritage line will ever have
When I went there last year for a school trip, we got to see a military funeral (maybe it was two) walk by, and saw the guards change. The tombs are better in person.
I just didn't like being in a giant graveyard. They make me become suddenly engulfed with sorrow and I also become useasy.
Thank you for your service
@MmmChicken10 it contains 4 unknown soldiers from ww1, ww2, korean, and vietnam wars. its basically a memorial to all of those in the military forces.
imagine if it hit closer, like on the tomb itself and the guard still didn't flinch. That'd be amazing.
Yes they Maintain a guard at all times, after hours the guard changes into Army camouflage and don't do the ceremonial stuff. They do however keep a VERY vigilant guard on the tomb. When it rains or snows the Guards have an option to use the little guard house thats there, most don't though. When hurricane Andrew hit, they were told to evacuate. Fist time the old guard ever disobeyed orders. I'm proud to have been in the same branch of service as those men!
the first general order states, "i will guard everything with in the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved."
Great video :) keep on keepin on
to add to that, its every 30 mins when the cemetary is open but every hour when the cemetary is closed. and its just as "fancy" at 2 in the morning...its the same thing every time they do it.
In 2003 as Hurricane Isabelle was approaching DC US Senate/House took 2 days off with anticipation of the storm, because of the dangers from the hurricane, the soldiers were given permission to suspend the assignment. They said, "No way, Sir!" Soaked to the skin,
marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm,they said that guarding
the Tomb was not just an assignment it was the highest honor that can be
afforded to a service person.The tomb has been patrolled continuously
24/7 since 1930.
those soldiers get MAD respect--how long do they stand guard at the post?
Being a toomb gaurd is the highest honor you can get in the army, no joke.
all the people that disliked this u should b ashamed of urself. this doesnt just show a lightning strike close it also show a dterminedamerican soldier who even in the worst condisions will do his duty to serving his country for the people of his home country
No. There are 4 bodies buried here, all of which are unknown. One each for Vietnam, Korea, World War I and World War II. The Vietnam body was identified in 1998, exhumed, transported and buried somewhere else and I don't know if I remember reading that it was replaced with another or not. These bodies represent all the soldiers who have died and were not identified, but there are physical bodies buried here.
Actually three--the original Unknown from World War I (he is in the large marble tomb with the "Known only to God" inscription on the front), an Unknown from World War II (when at the time of selection, they exhumed an Unknown from the Pacific and Europe, the selection made by a Navy Corpsman who earned the Medal of Honor) and an Unknown from Korea. Michael Balssey was the unknown from Vietnam. That tomb now remains empty, and now honors the American MIAs.
I didn’t see a strike of lightning just heard the thunder.
I give great respect to the guards, This just popped into my head.
the old guard i respect up and beyond i have seen them in very dangerous conditions and have never seen one shrike his duty i have seen them ordered to stand down because of weather and refused to leave his post admirable
Some of the comments on here are very distressing to me. I've seen a changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, it was a very interesting experience.
But my original point.
If your body is completely unrecognizable, and your family doesn't know for sure what happened to you, who do you want to remember you? That's why I support that single man. Because he represents that our nation needs to remember its heroes, no matter their names.
Did you know that if the lightning hits the tomb the unknown soldier is brought back to life, and we can finally ask his name to put it on the tomb.
“It is request that all thunderstorms level of silence and respect at all times!”😂😂
A very thankless job, to be out in the rain standing guard.
Adding on to what Edward Nigma said, just recently, the guards were posted during Hurricane Sandy as well.
What an honor it must be to be able to guard the tomb. I can't express how grateful I am to the men and women who serve our country and put themselves in harms way to preserve the rights and liberties granted to us. I love this country and I hate when I hear people bash America but I am glad I live in a country where you have the right to freely speak your mind without fear of death or torture. I think we sometimes take for granted how lucky we are to live in such an incredible country!
Brave men. Such a honor. God Bless them all.
Actually they're told to remain out of the open during severe storms, and when they're told, they're forced to comply, and stand guard from a pavilion-type area.
The rumors about them standing guard outside during hurricanes and whatnot are nice, but not true.
Hurricane Sandy Makes me proud to serve.Have to admit even i couldn't do that dry or wet. MAD respect
I sure hope the shit I'm not paying for this fella's health insurance, walking around in the rain and lightning.
Their routine is similar during off hours, but they do in fact wear cammies. There are also uniform options depending on weather (gore tex rain jackets, trooper caps in winter with scarves). They also use "The Box" for shelter and recovery at times while walking in severe weather- that is not abandoning their post. The inspection and guard change is also adapted under certain circumstances....
when you said that it was the first time the old guard ever disobeyed orders, that ment that they stayed there guarding it even though they were supposed to leave right?
Crazy how they sit there in the pouring rain like that
No, they are not loaded. Some of the first and last parts of the ceremony for the changing of the guard are clearing the weapon. You'll see the guard pull back on the action of the weapon and releasing it.
him and the unknown soldier are thunder buddies for life
IT IS REQUESTED THAT ALL NATURAL PHENOMENA MAINTAIN A LEVEL OF SILENCE AND RESPECT.
Just a Question. why are Marines, Navy, Air Force,Coast Guard, and National Guard not Allowed to Guard the Tomb? Are We all not service members and could have one of our brothers in the the Tomb? I have been to and lived in Arlington for a few year's, I have seen the changing of the Guard more than once. I have been apart of the final act's of my brother's and sister at this site. I was there from snow, rain, and sun so what make's all of so different. Can we Please do the same?
he didnt flinch because it is required to maintain proper composer while guarding the tomb it a sign of respect
You're right, the police in DC can be clueless sometimes, they don't bother to double check anything. Anyway, good luck with the Sentinel studying. :)
It's not like they are guarding a certain person because he's special. The tomb and the remains within it are a symbol for all those MIA and unidentified, not just that person. He (entombed) represents something greater than himself
I might be wrong, but the Old Guard is the only unit alowed to wear firearms(handguns) while in a dress formal uniform right?
why would anyone dislike this? honor to those men
One small correction: The Guard (Sentry) is not a Marine; he is Army, 3rd Infantry Regiment.
no i ment like each gaurd. do they stay out there for a day then switch?
i enjoyed our exchange of ideas and its unfortunate i was unable to change your mind. i do however say thank you for your side of the story and may you have a nice day.
good day sir
Since July 2, 1937, this tomb has been guarded for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the guards stayed through 9/11, hurricane sandy, and much more. So, I'd like you to do this for a couple days, through severe weather.
@thesaber903 In the summer guard is changed every half hour. In the winter it is changed every hour. Also the tomb is protected 24/7
I thought Tomb of the Unknown was scraps from unknown soldiers in a metal machine. And if you walked in front of it it wouldn't stop, just crushing you.
how often do they change the gurd ... like a day?
do they each stand there for like 5 hours?
I myself have a fear of thunder and lightning, but this guy did the impossible. I wish I could do that, not giving a single shit about lightning. I give my full respect to him for doing an excellent job and staying in character at all times no matter the conditions.