Why You Never Mess With A Guard Of The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier

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  • čas přidán 26. 12. 2020
  • He Tried To Mess With A Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier Guard…
    The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is one of the most continuously guarded monuments in the world. Patrolled by an elite group of sentinels that are highly trained and in superb physical condition, ready at a moment’s notice to defend the honor of fallen war heroes. So, what makes the Old Guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier so feared and respected? And what happens when people push the boundaries and try to mess with one of the guards? Let’s find out!
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  • @johndrake2147
    @johndrake2147 Před 3 lety +2821

    "The sentinels do not display rank insignia so as not to outrank the unknown soldier" - I love that, somebody obviously put a great degree of consideration into the ceremonial aspects

    • @TheMrManPretty
      @TheMrManPretty Před 3 lety +47

      Rank is only displayed for NCO's E-5 and up. Regular enlisted E1-E4, do not display rank on the Blues uniform.
      The only Badge harder to achieve in the Army is the Astronaut badge.
      When I left just over 400 had been awarded. 1 soldier in my platoon had his Tomb Badge taken for a Getting a DUI.

    • @TheMrManPretty
      @TheMrManPretty Před 3 lety +9

      @@joeps2000 yes. Rank are on the sleeves for the Blues. Collar devices are worn on the Bdu/Acu's and the old Greens Uniform.

    • @OdinsVikingr
      @OdinsVikingr Před 3 lety +5

      @@joeps2000 the ranks that you saw were NCO (Non Commissioned Officer) ranks of E-5 or Sargeant and E-6 or Staff Sargeant. These are the only ranks displayed on the uniform for the reasons mentioned in the video 🙂

    • @candiedcrusader7841
      @candiedcrusader7841 Před 3 lety +5

      @@TheMrManPretty Honestly, as it should've happened. Its red blooded and american to have fun like that, but this is a special, somber honor and duty.

    • @jaimeedee6838
      @jaimeedee6838 Před 3 lety +3

      Yeah the english put the thourght in

  • @robertlennon9531
    @robertlennon9531 Před 3 lety +10002

    It blows my mind that they actually have to tell people to be respectful

    • @astutenomad2879
      @astutenomad2879 Před 3 lety +155

      But does it really?

    • @mustardglass4574
      @mustardglass4574 Před 3 lety +380

      Some people are just rude and will never change their behavior

    • @missinglink44
      @missinglink44 Před 3 lety +402

      Respect has been lost in the country. Along with family values. A very individually self centered generation. I am ashamed.

    • @robertlennon9531
      @robertlennon9531 Před 3 lety +165

      @@missinglink44 you are right, it's a punch in the gut to those who gave their lives for us to have a better world. I also am ashamed

    • @medisin7644
      @medisin7644 Před 3 lety +47

      I bet this is rare however, I've been a couple of times and people barely even talked

  • @dantheman3375
    @dantheman3375 Před 2 lety +619

    Not outranking the unknown soldier is one of the most respectful things I have ever heard

    • @ecclairmayo4153
      @ecclairmayo4153 Před rokem +6

      I likes that part too

    • @Robert-wk8xl
      @Robert-wk8xl Před rokem +7

      Agree 100%

    • @jeremyshewell2445
      @jeremyshewell2445 Před rokem +2

      Yeah. That’s pretty beautiful isn’t it !!

    • @barbaragammon5850
      @barbaragammon5850 Před rokem +12

      Much respect for that. Their rank doesn't matter while guarding the unknown fallen brothers. Much respect for this elite group of young men and women.

    • @thundermarkperun1083
      @thundermarkperun1083 Před rokem +4

      You can literally see the chevrons of their enlisted rank numerous times throughout the video

  • @Aquablue62
    @Aquablue62 Před 2 lety +1429

    I was 12 when I went to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. I had nothing but respect for the guards and the soldier. I kept my mouth shut and honored the soldiers. I don’t understand how full grown adults have less common sense than a 12 year old

    • @stacyslowter453
      @stacyslowter453 Před 2 lety +6

      Soooo much respect!

    • @MyFunnyMoney
      @MyFunnyMoney Před 2 lety +18

      I know how some of these "grown adults" vote. They call themselves Deplorable.

    • @lefthangin4549
      @lefthangin4549 Před 2 lety +7

      It’s respect they don’t have .

    • @realcritical-kr2dd
      @realcritical-kr2dd Před 2 lety

      Because your just a kid that never played fortnite lol grow up already

    • @MyFunnyMoney
      @MyFunnyMoney Před 2 lety +5

      @@realcritical-kr2dd Interesting claim

  • @RosePigCooking
    @RosePigCooking Před 3 lety +4932

    “Why you shouldn’t mess with a tomb guard”. Better question “why would you even think about messing with a tomb guard”

  • @trevthekidd
    @trevthekidd Před 3 lety +8570

    They're guarding each and every soldier that didn't make it back identifiable, or at all, respect

    • @guythatlikesbananas6293
      @guythatlikesbananas6293 Před 3 lety +5

      czcams.com/video/avFP67EIYvo/video.html

    • @adog218
      @adog218 Před 3 lety +103

      Well metaphorically speaking yes

    • @trevthekidd
      @trevthekidd Před 3 lety +17

      @@guythatlikesbananas6293 🍌

    • @RoyalDog214
      @RoyalDog214 Před 3 lety +23

      From invisible monsters?

    • @beepster8802
      @beepster8802 Před 3 lety +26

      Why do they have guns as the British have an unknown soldier but his tomb is not gurded by the most elite soldier's in the British army, willing to shoot you if you cross a fence. His tomb is in Westminster abbey among the king's. The British royal guards are to stop people crossing on the queen's land and entering her house.

  • @janemoore4319
    @janemoore4319 Před 2 lety +172

    The last time I visited the changing of the guard, it was 103°. The guard had sweat running into his eyes, dripping off of his face., yet not one time did he flinch. When he took a step, you could hear the sweat in his shoes swish. So totally quiet, respectful, gravely serious. If you can visit but one place in DC, make it Arlington and go for the Changing of the Guards. You will never forget the sights, sounds, but mostly the feelings. You WILL BE SO PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN. Thank you to the Old Guard.

    • @williamgdavis9176
      @williamgdavis9176 Před rokem +3

      Just watching this video is emotional for me as an American. I lost a friend in Vietnam and still think about him.l was a few years younger so I wasn't there.

    • @crlguitar1
      @crlguitar1 Před rokem +1

      I was so moved by the ceremony as well.

    • @jeroenkesteloot6369
      @jeroenkesteloot6369 Před rokem +2

      I saw the same in Italy, at the Altare de la Patria, Italian sun burning down on them and they were standing next to a giant flame. Poor people. Even when we saw soldiers in the shade, they took off their armored vests and they were just soaked. They received water from the people at the monuments.

    • @eddavis256
      @eddavis256 Před rokem

      @@jeroenkesteloot6369 no

    • @rodimusmaximus3912
      @rodimusmaximus3912 Před rokem

      @@eddavis256 Yes. Shutup smelly.

  • @floydhenderson2384
    @floydhenderson2384 Před rokem +43

    I have seen these soldiers when I lived in Virginia. They are awesome in their devotion to their duty and the honor of being a tomb guard. Although I am certain that they would not hesitate to chastise or even punish anyone who disrespected the tomb and what it represents, I never saw the guards be anything but respectful and courteous to the tomb's many visitors. Thank you, Old Guard.

  • @christianchan8642
    @christianchan8642 Před 3 lety +15202

    Imagine dying in war and not knowing that people would honor and protect your dead body 24/7

    • @MistycKat
      @MistycKat Před 3 lety +645

      The 1st ones did not know for sure. But now the rest of them knows.

    • @logankite1226
      @logankite1226 Před 3 lety +37

      HoW oFfEnSiVe

    • @TheTinkle1
      @TheTinkle1 Před 3 lety +39

      Respect

    • @incubi51
      @incubi51 Před 3 lety +209

      Imagin dyning in a war and no one finding your body.

    • @ibrahamgauntseminario2948
      @ibrahamgauntseminario2948 Před 3 lety +140

      @Tom Martyr ye, the symbol is for the living ones

  • @agentblammo
    @agentblammo Před 3 lety +2639

    In 2003, during Hurricane Isabel, The Sentinels racked their rifles and yelled, "It is requested that everyone maintain a level of silence and respect!!" The hurricane ceased.

    • @missplebbharuko
      @missplebbharuko Před 3 lety +42

      LMFAO

    • @hesinnocent
      @hesinnocent Před 3 lety +49

      just imagining this- 💀💀

    • @aspertree4673
      @aspertree4673 Před 3 lety +71

      They actually stayed out in the hurricane and protected it during it, so this story isnt that far off

    • @treszapata6625
      @treszapata6625 Před 3 lety +12

      They shoot there gun in the sky when at a funeral of a soilder

    • @gimiklioptions
      @gimiklioptions Před 3 lety

      Dude just said that they didn't, did you really miss that?

  • @garytrowbridge2790
    @garytrowbridge2790 Před 2 lety +337

    These men are genuine American treasures. A shame many of our so called leaders don't possess such virtue and devotion.

  • @SMcCaskill
    @SMcCaskill Před 2 lety +135

    The Old Guard is the ultimate respect that all of our fallen troops deserve.

    • @irisfields1659
      @irisfields1659 Před rokem

      I wonder if anyone has had the odesity to mess with guards and got noise from a rifle,i hope everyone shows the deserved honor

    • @thebellcurve3437
      @thebellcurve3437 Před rokem +1

      Soldiers who didn't make it back don't need to be guarded. Walking back and forth like that and "guarding" a tomb is nothing short of stupidity, it is a complete waste of time and tax payer dollars.

    • @Nightdare
      @Nightdare Před rokem +1

      Sorry?
      Now don't get me wrong, those that have fallen deserve respect, but how more insulting can it be to be fighting for freedom and become an *unknown* soldier
      Not only did you lose your life fighting for others, you even lost your bloody NAME!
      Politicians and Generals get their names carved in history, they get the acclaim, the laurels, yet they don't even know the poor saps dead in their coffin
      Want to respect the fallen? At least have the goddamn courtesy to remember their names, to keep their presence alive, instead of scribbling them on some slab of rock somewhere in no-man's land while putting the rearguard elites in the books for everyone to read and admire

    • @readrothbard153
      @readrothbard153 Před rokem +1

      @@Nightdare a few things wrong with your comment.
      1 our soldiers don't fight for freedom they fight for uncle sam and his interests, since 1776 there hasn't been a battle for our freedoms, that is just a cute thing we tell the children so they excuse the wars.
      2. They are unknown, not forgotten, meaning that their corpses were unidentifiable, not relagted as unimportant.

    • @DanielSmith-vy6tv
      @DanielSmith-vy6tv Před rokem +2

      @@thebellcurve3437 Bet you would rather give the money to useless human being who do nothing but gamer the systems to they don't have to do anything with their lives.

  • @pauldetomas1611
    @pauldetomas1611 Před 3 lety +12866

    We all may not speak the same language, but the sound of *CHK CHK* Is universal.

    • @thepeskyone
      @thepeskyone Před 3 lety +389

      Its 2021 and we still have those chk chk cameras 🤦
      Edit I'm an idiot. I thought ur talking about cameras

    • @kakyoin1725
      @kakyoin1725 Před 3 lety +84

      It is and I love the sound

    • @MarkiusFox
      @MarkiusFox Před 3 lety +136

      It's also part of Army Civil Disturbance training. The sight of fixed bayonets on rifles is a psychological deterrent, and if that isn't enough, soldiers can be ordered to charge their weapons (without a magazine loaded) as a nonverbal message.

    • @julianramirezd6183
      @julianramirezd6183 Před 3 lety +36

      @@thepeskyone JAJAJAJAJAJA bruh momento

    • @kyleculp7520
      @kyleculp7520 Před 3 lety +30

      Wrong house fool!

  • @user-qh2jg9ee7n
    @user-qh2jg9ee7n Před 3 lety +4016

    I took a field trip there in 8th grade and I had heard they would crack down on unnecessary noise. I had to cough really bad cause I was choking on water and I just sat there for 15 minutes choking since I was nervous I'd get yelled at. Good times

    • @user-qh2jg9ee7n
      @user-qh2jg9ee7n Před 3 lety +34

      @not me no, I went to a private school up until hs and at that point only had 2/3 teachers a year

    • @user-qh2jg9ee7n
      @user-qh2jg9ee7n Před 3 lety +22

      @not mehaha not a problem. I've learned my name is actually more common than I thought

    • @TheEnd
      @TheEnd Před 3 lety +11

      @not me this story obviously takes place in America and you’re obviously not American using the word mate like that..

    • @thedefenestrator2994
      @thedefenestrator2994 Před 3 lety +51

      @not me no you don’t understand, obviously no American could speak or write “mate” without physically dying. So clearly as a stranger I can tell you who you are based on the use of that single word alone.

    • @thedefenestrator2994
      @thedefenestrator2994 Před 3 lety +25

      @not me I was using sarcasm

  • @carolk5770
    @carolk5770 Před rokem +180

    I have seen the changing of the guards, twice. For the life of me, I cannot understand why any person (especially us Americans), would talk, giggle, sit down, be obnoxious, cross the rails or ANYTHING else that shows gross disrespect!! How ignorant can they be? This a wonderful heartfelt memorial to the men who saved all our behinds!!! Stand there, watch and shut your mouth!!! I’m sorry but I come from two very LONG lines of military men..right down to my amazing father in WWII and my grandfather in WWI, alllll the way back to the mounted Infantry around Gen. Custer’s war. His discharge is written on buck skin. This is an unbelievable thing to see these young men do. Please..let them know we appreciate ALL THEY DO…everyday!!! ♥️🤗🌹😎🤫🫢

    • @jasmine669
      @jasmine669 Před rokem +5

      Appreciative of your families service. Ty.

    • @mark9531
      @mark9531 Před rokem +7

      Thankfully, Carol, these incidents are very uncommon. And are displays of carelessness rather than disrespect.
      99.9% of the guests at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are silent, somber, and contemplative.

    • @incumbentvinyl9291
      @incumbentvinyl9291 Před rokem +1

      Why should the changing of the guards be a special event? It isn't, they do it constantly around the clock.
      It has nothing to do with the actual tomb, which obviously should not be disrespected.
      The only reason to be quiet is in order not to disturb the show, just like you don't hear people having a conversation when in a movie theatre.
      ''I’m sorry but I come from two very LONG lines of military men''
      I didn't know two men could produce offspring. You learn something new every day.

    • @carolk5770
      @carolk5770 Před rokem +1

      @@jasmine669 TY very much Jasmine! ♥️

    • @carolk5770
      @carolk5770 Před rokem +1

      @@incumbentvinyl9291 There’s always some creep like you, insulting others & me also, for your ignorant information, I have a long line of men on my mothers side, and my fathers side. Happy now?

  • @foxfire8556
    @foxfire8556 Před 2 lety +33

    I was stationed at Ft. Myer, VA ( the home base of the soldiers who guard the tomb ) from 3/67 until 12/68. I saw first hand what the guards go thru to prepare for their duty. Because of this I have always had the utmost respect for the 3rd Infantry. The rest of their unit are the ones who dress in Revolutionary War uniforms and perform for visiting foreign dignitaries.

  • @bigdogkghvr6749
    @bigdogkghvr6749 Před 3 lety +5320

    Not outranking the unknown soldier makes me wanna cry because that’s so respectful to them.

    • @kyleshiflet9952
      @kyleshiflet9952 Před 3 lety +208

      Same here for all we know he was a private first class and it does bring a tear to your eyes especially knowing that soldier might've had a family who loved and missed him

    • @danmarks8233
      @danmarks8233 Před 3 lety +41

      I did cry. I'm so glad this was the first comment. Shits beautiful

    • @kyleshiflet9952
      @kyleshiflet9952 Před 3 lety +6

      @@danmarks8233 yes it is

    • @TheConcentrated
      @TheConcentrated Před 3 lety +4

      Man that's not a person's tomb. C'mon. Use your head.

    • @theblackcatvieweraccount5402
      @theblackcatvieweraccount5402 Před 3 lety +89

      3:00 it is literally the resting place of the unknown solider. Aka: a tomb. Come on man, use your head.

  • @fnaflolbit1018
    @fnaflolbit1018 Před 3 lety +2197

    "Cross over the barrier into the plaza and you'll likely hear this:"
    *ad starts playing*
    Wow you're right, that's terrifying

  • @Loremaster28
    @Loremaster28 Před 2 lety +53

    im not even American and I have nothing but respect for these sentinels. if I ever get a chance to visit I will do my best to be respectful and honor the ceremonies these amazing men and women preform.

  • @tariherron143
    @tariherron143 Před rokem +34

    An incredible group of soldiers whose training, dedication to the tomb and the soldiers it represents as well as those among the sharpest, put together soldiers! As the wife whose husband is a 23 yr active duty veteran, I have so much respect for each of you who serve at the Tomb!! Thank you for your service!!
    Blessings!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @somethingsaucy1776
    @somethingsaucy1776 Před 3 lety +6506

    My grandfather was a sentinel, we still have his uniform and badge, very cool memorabilia. RIP grandpap

    • @AmbyrRavyn
      @AmbyrRavyn Před 3 lety +97

      I'm sorry for your loss

    • @somethingsaucy1776
      @somethingsaucy1776 Před 3 lety +188

      @@AmbyrRavyn I didn’t know him very well, so it wasn’t very hard losing him. But it’s always sad. And thanks

    • @MeMe-on9id
      @MeMe-on9id Před 3 lety +41

      uk sends love and respect

    • @zohn6642
      @zohn6642 Před 3 lety +13

      🙏

    • @repulsivekev8184
      @repulsivekev8184 Před 3 lety +26

      Ay man I'm sure he was the best I also didn't know my grandpa and he died before I could even see him but it is sad to think about I'm sure you grandpa was a great man stay safe And strong my friend 😁

  • @prestounicorn8254
    @prestounicorn8254 Před 3 lety +9063

    “Why you shouldn’t mess with a tomb guard”
    Me: cuz he has a gun and a bayonet?

    • @fiendish9474
      @fiendish9474 Před 3 lety +306

      Should be a no brainer lmao

    • @654Crossman
      @654Crossman Před 3 lety +68

      Bingo

    • @30110CKs
      @30110CKs Před 3 lety +501

      Cus he doesn't need either the gun or bayonet to make you fucking sorry....

    • @itzcaseykc
      @itzcaseykc Před 3 lety +101

      @@30110CKs
      I was thinking along the same lines.

    • @cranialdiscomfort
      @cranialdiscomfort Před 3 lety +41

      Darwinism will treat you well

  • @rl6116
    @rl6116 Před rokem +1

    I visited the Tomb of the unknown soldier with my senior high class. A very special moment. Respectful of the soldier is needed.

  • @foryoumysexyman
    @foryoumysexyman Před 2 lety +2

    My dad came here from Belfast, Ireland with 6 brothers & 2 sisters. When they ended up at Ellis Island, the United States Customs Agents weren't going to let my family in. My Grandad hopped the ship & pleaded with the Border Agent. He said.. "If you let my children become Americans, you'll have 5 strong young men that will proudly serve in the Armed Forces. Well, they let my family in & all 6 of them served. My dad was a very proud "United States Marine." I remember as a little girl a huge scar he had on his right arm. It looked like something out of a horror story. When I got older, he ended up telling me that it happened in Poland & the medics just sewed him back up right there on the field. RIP Geoffry Bennett. I love you so much & I miss you dad. Thank you for your service. 💚🙏🍀💖🤍💙

  • @imahatman4025
    @imahatman4025 Před 3 lety +2817

    Imagine being a small town private who dies on a battlefield only to be given the most ceremonious and highly guarded tomb in the country

    • @intheendweallsmellthefoot
      @intheendweallsmellthefoot Před 3 lety +111

      I can't even begin to imagine the amount of honor that family would feel! That there child *or parent* did something so heroic to deserve that! Would be amazing

    • @MechanizedGhost17
      @MechanizedGhost17 Před 3 lety +300

      @@intheendweallsmellthefoot unfortunately the family or friends of that soldier would more than likely never know they were at the tomb. It is the tomb of the *unknown* soldier after all.

    • @jilphones6662
      @jilphones6662 Před 3 lety +6

      Yeah but if you were from a small town people would know who you were.

    • @Ebonysails
      @Ebonysails Před 3 lety +18

      They would probably want to be alive with their families.

    • @intheendweallsmellthefoot
      @intheendweallsmellthefoot Před 3 lety +33

      @@Ebonysails well I mean no shit....but that's not the point but I guess you just enjoy being that guy so whatever

  • @jjd3hner544
    @jjd3hner544 Před 3 lety +3982

    It’s really cool to think that someone is waking around not even knowing that their family member is one of the most consistently guarded dead person of all time

    • @nein4995
      @nein4995 Před 3 lety +9

      I'm your 30 like 😁

    • @seang1946
      @seang1946 Před 3 lety +6

      Lol true

    • @TomBuikema
      @TomBuikema Před 3 lety +73

      That's one way I've never thought about it! That's pretty cool

    • @almondsai7214
      @almondsai7214 Před 3 lety +49

      @@TomBuikema And pretty sad

    • @Aesop70
      @Aesop70 Před 3 lety +17

      That's if the person even had children..

  • @emerystodden2522
    @emerystodden2522 Před rokem +5

    In 7th grade, I won a patriotic essay contest and was awarded the honor of getting to participate in a wreath ceremony with the guards at the tomb. It is still one of the highlights of my life. How anyone can visit Arlington and behave disrespectfully is beyond me.

  • @marcussegrest5708
    @marcussegrest5708 Před rokem +14

    Getting to witness this was quite simply one of the most emotional experiences of my life. I seldom cry in front of my sons. But on a trip to DC in 2019 we toured Arlington. Seeing this in first person brought me to tears. Both of my boys, 13 and 14 at the time, saw my tears and later asked why I cried. All I could tell them was, “Many men fought and died for our freedom. My tears are tears of gratitude. “ I hope my sons will someday feel the same as I do.

    • @woodyhoward8336
      @woodyhoward8336 Před rokem +1

      seems to me your sons have a very good role model . . . . . I don't think you need to worry

  • @Carolinacowboy
    @Carolinacowboy Před 3 lety +680

    My father did this before he received his orders to vietnam..
    I took him back last year he passed away this past November...
    It was an honor to watch him hold his chest out proudly sitting in his wheelchair once more before he had passed

  • @jeremybailey3073
    @jeremybailey3073 Před 3 lety +1244

    I was in The Old Guard from 1994-1996. I was in Charlie Company. Charlie Company's barracks is across the street from Echo Company's. The Tomb guards are in Echo Company and they definitely had the respect from the rest of Ft Myer. They are as squared away as a person can get. I had the honors of performing many different funerals and ceremonies while I was there, but none as high profile as guarding the tomb. Much respect for the Sentinels.

    • @AvgasmrEnjoyer
      @AvgasmrEnjoyer Před 3 lety +45

      Thank you for your service

    • @J.Wade87
      @J.Wade87 Před 3 lety +33

      Thank you for your service, your sacrifice and your respect of our fallen.

    • @randywiley2593
      @randywiley2593 Před 3 lety +14

      Thank you for your service 🙏

    • @Natadorian
      @Natadorian Před 3 lety +11

      Thank you for your service! Much respect for all military personnel!🙏🏼

    • @jeffcaldwell2991
      @jeffcaldwell2991 Před 3 lety +25

      I was assigned to the 1/4th Infantry (OPFOR), Headquarters Company, Combat Maneuver Training Center, Hohenfels, Germany from 93-96. During my time there I helped to in-process several soldiers whose last duty assignment had been the Old Guard. We had a Class A inspection a couple days after two of them had arrived. They still had the taps on their low quarters and the lead weights in the pockets of their Class A coats. Man they looked sharp. You could have cut a loaf of bread with them; they were so sharp looking.

  • @lindagolden5801
    @lindagolden5801 Před 2 lety +9

    Have seen the Guards, gave me chills. Have friends and relatives from previous wars buried in the cemetery, the Guards' actions are very meaningful.

  • @dee4328
    @dee4328 Před rokem +3

    We visited Arlington Cemetery 3 years ago. It had been something I have always wanted to do. And it was even more than I ever expected. We went to the cemetery 2 separate times during our week in D.C. The second visit we stayed for 2 hours and saw the changing of the Guard 4 times. I didn't want to leave. It is something that touched me deeply. God Bless our Soldiers, here and abroad.

  • @Michellemutts7848
    @Michellemutts7848 Před 2 lety +4492

    I love how they don't display their ranks as to not out rank the unknown soldier, very considerate and respectful.

    • @NH-rn3wz
      @NH-rn3wz Před 2 lety +49

      Yea this caught me and is awesome

    • @KevinKingofPrussians
      @KevinKingofPrussians Před 2 lety +43

      Just a question. Didn't us soldiers used to and still have their ranks sewed upon their uniforms. So they can be recognised with the dog tags. Or did the government purposefully hid their identity, to pay respect to others who were lost. Again no disrespect to the soldiers who lost their lives to save their country. I admire them.

    • @Michellemutts7848
      @Michellemutts7848 Před 2 lety +8

      @@KevinKingofPrussians so I don't understand what you mean

    • @KevinKingofPrussians
      @KevinKingofPrussians Před 2 lety +7

      @@Michellemutts7848 I'm asking if that, their identity was truly forgotten or it was done on purpose
      Edit:- I get it. Now stop with the explanation. Its been continuing from 2 months.

    • @Michellemutts7848
      @Michellemutts7848 Před 2 lety +4

      @@KevinKingofPrussians I really don't know

  • @rohankapuria663
    @rohankapuria663 Před 3 lety +4036

    I went May 2019, a thunderstorm hit, and everyone took shelter in the building next to the tomb, but the guards stayed out through the storm

  • @jefferystrain2800
    @jefferystrain2800 Před rokem +1

    This is by far the most respectful and honorable commitments one soldier could undertake as a sign of thankfulness for paying the ultimate price required for the freedoms we take for granted

  • @maryannamerica4803
    @maryannamerica4803 Před rokem +4

    Quite stunning! It melted my heart being able to see this.
    A USAF Veteran 🇺🇸

  • @cptkennysolid
    @cptkennysolid Před 3 lety +2523

    Sergeant Huddy was a squad leader in my lagoon in Vietnam. For years I lived with “survivors guilt” when a 122 rocket missed me but got him. I never wanted to go to the wall and see his name. Five years ago, I found he survived and was a guard at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier! I also found that he passed away a few years earlier. I wish I could have told him how HAPPY I was that he made it! He was a soldier’s soldier! Rest In Peace Sergeant Huddy. I am sure you are in God’s hands....

    • @jamiemarten2928
      @jamiemarten2928 Před 3 lety +46

      🙏 wonderful to hear your story Kenneth

    • @mark9531
      @mark9531 Před 3 lety +145

      Good afternoon Kenneth
      Your Sergeant was being honest. Command Sergeant Major Albert C. (Chuck) Huddy Tomb Guard Identification Number 0219 Command Sergeant Major 3rd Army Infantry Fort Myers.
      Given full military honors and buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
      Much respect for a VERY VERY humble soldier.

    • @mikeshults9167
      @mikeshults9167 Před 3 lety +37

      I did 2 tours in Nam..got hit by RPG shrapnel just before the end of my last tour. Saw a lot of my fellow Marines die or get wounded. We talked a lot then of 'being in the wrong place at the wrong time'...years later I first heard the term 'survivor's guilt'....still don't understand stand it...why should you feel guilty about living thru something that you had no control over, unless you did?

    • @catherinebaker6662
      @catherinebaker6662 Před 3 lety +54

      @@mikeshults9167 you said it yourself, "still don't understand it [survivor's guilt.] In lieu of judging others and negating their suffering, pick up a book, educate yourself, gain empathy and gain respect for those who are not you.
      UPDATED: If I was too harsh on you, forgive me. Allow me to explain in a more gentle, unemotional tone . . . Go back and read your last sentence, "Why should you feel guilty about living thru something that you had no control over" and end it there. Remove "unless you did," because that is ALL the person who suffers from survivor's guilt will hear . . . "unless you did." They will immediately continue questioning themselves, "DID I?!" That guilt is part of PTSD, forever questioning and reliving what happened and what actions they took, or in their mind what they should have, could have taken. A sufferer obsesses over the moments to a point where they become overwhelmed with self-doubt and begin to question their own memory of what happened. Help them end the questioning of their own actions. To overcome survivor's guilt, it's imperative to repeat to them, "you did nothing wrong. It's not your fault. What you are feeling is NOT guilt. It is grief, overwhelming grief, and you think you have to find blame somewhere in order to make it go away. There is no one to blame; so, you are blaming yourself. You did nothing wrong." I'm convinced without help, they may struggle for the rest of their lives for a solution to a situation that has nothing to do with responsibility, but everything to do with loss. They need clarity. They need repetition of that clarity. Can you begin to see how a small phrase like "unless you did," can and will throw a person right back into self doubt in the time it takes a hummingbird to flex it wings? Even if it was unintentional, that doubt has the power to crush one's soul.
      I can imagine after some thought that you meant no harm. Perhaps what you were trying to say is that guilt is only for those who did something wrong. That's the cruel irony of survivor's guilt and why it carries the adjective "survivor." It's irrational. You're right. Feelings of guilt should be only for those who are guilty; so, I see why you admitted yourself that it makes no sense to you. But, what the sufferer is experiencing is the crippling grief - not guilt - that has nothing to do with anything they did, or did not do. It's grief. It's loss. It's wanting and needing things to have been different and the inability to accept that it cannot be. We as humans need to find a reason, need to assign blame in order to deal with overwhelming, traumatic loss and that need, for some, creates the the irrational self-blame. Another presentation of survivor's guilt is the irrational "If only" that a parent might feel after the death of a child. "If only I had seen, if only I had asked, if only I had said . . . " For the soldier, it's "If only I had seen, or known, or heard, or acted quicker, had been in front, hadn't let him walk point . . . "
      Again, my apologies if I offended you or hurt YOUR feelings. I admit my own failing. The subject was too close to me, and I WAS too quick to answer without contemplating my own words. Someone I loved very much suffered from survivor's guilt. A friend, not understanding, asked, "Well, what did YOU do?" (meaning "to feel so guilty" . . . meaning, but not saying, "how can you feel guilty when you did nothing wrong?") It's grief, and we call it "survivor's guilt." We should call it irrational guilt, because that is what it is. Irrational thoughts too often precede suicide. He also served in Vietnam.

    • @danielp7394
      @danielp7394 Před 3 lety +5

      Rest in Power brother.

  • @marioandluigi143
    @marioandluigi143 Před 3 lety +1274

    I remember once I visited and people were being loud and laughing, and he turned to face everyone and yelled, "Everyone will maintain an air of quiet and respect!" Shut them right up, and I had a good, quiet laugh under my breath. Rest in peace unknown soldiers.

    • @ARCtrooperblueleader
      @ARCtrooperblueleader Před 3 lety +14

      @Borderline Psychotic - I wish I was there to experience that. xD

    • @ito2611
      @ito2611 Před 3 lety +5

      Nice

    • @user-qt5eh9wb7g
      @user-qt5eh9wb7g Před 3 lety +16

      Some people have zero class.

    • @richardturbo8941
      @richardturbo8941 Před 3 lety

      Ha ha, I bet you felt cool. Good for you.
      I do agree respect should be maintained, just to say.

    • @whobegone
      @whobegone Před 3 lety

      @@richardturbo8941 😂

  • @linda527
    @linda527 Před rokem +4

    Visiting the tomb of the unknown soldier was one of the most reverent experiences of my life. I have and saw so much respect for the tomb and the guardians. Thank you for your video.

  • @Martin-pt5on
    @Martin-pt5on Před rokem +4

    I had the honor of watching the change of the gaurd with my Dad in1978...It moved me..There was complete silence the whole time. I remember my Dad reminding me that no matter what time of day or whomever was there, they did it the same exact way .

  • @facemcshooty6602
    @facemcshooty6602 Před 3 lety +9205

    "Why you shouldnt mess with a tomb guard"
    Well, they have a gun

    • @ahardworker2154
      @ahardworker2154 Před 3 lety +368

      And bayonets

    • @Good_Hot_Chocolate
      @Good_Hot_Chocolate Před 3 lety +395

      And extensive training in combat.

    • @williambenson1477
      @williambenson1477 Před 3 lety +174

      a LOADED gun

    • @JotaroKujo-nj4bx
      @JotaroKujo-nj4bx Před 3 lety +215

      @@williambenson1477
      It’s not loaded but they do have rounds on them so I don’t doubt they could load and kill you before you could even touch their well kept uniforms
      They keep the clips and mags on them and ready

    • @espro436
      @espro436 Před 3 lety +63

      Well.. in merica everyone can have a gun.

  • @TraderJoeFitness
    @TraderJoeFitness Před 3 lety +3043

    So out of all the unknown soldiers, they picked one unknown soldier to represent all unknown soldiers. Crazy that who ever lay in that tomb is literally known worldwide but still unknown. Wish we knew their name.

    • @kingofnothing1433
      @kingofnothing1433 Před 3 lety +304

      If we knew their name then they would not be placed in the tomb of the unknown soldier.

    • @MagikarpMan
      @MagikarpMan Před 3 lety +131

      I've never heard of the tomb of the unknown soldier until now, that title would make an epic game

    • @tyler3600
      @tyler3600 Před 3 lety +42

      @@MagikarpMan ...

    • @TraderJoeFitness
      @TraderJoeFitness Před 3 lety +46

      @@kingofnothing1433 yes but that’s what makes us want to know their name, to give thanks to a specific person. The rest of history the name would remain unknown and it’s something we’d want to know deep down

    • @racheldemain1940
      @racheldemain1940 Před 3 lety +12

      We have a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Westminster Abbey. It represents all the unknown Soldiers.

  • @sheryltitone6417
    @sheryltitone6417 Před rokem +3

    G-D bless each & every guard for doing this honor. I have been to Arlington Cemetery 3 times & have watched the changing of the guard all 3 times. The 1st time was on a high school trip to DC. The 2nd time I took my younger siblings. The 3rd time I took my young children. I cried all 3 times. How can anyone not get emotional watching it even on a video? Thank you Guards. G-D BLESS AMERICA.

  • @johnhudson572
    @johnhudson572 Před rokem +1

    These guys are real heroes and they do their jobs in a very professional manner. I hope all will get a chance to see them.

  • @poorfordtransitowner1627
    @poorfordtransitowner1627 Před 3 lety +1827

    To disrespect any grave is disgraceful but for a soldier who dies an never comes back is beyond words

    • @GenerationIcarus
      @GenerationIcarus Před 3 lety +15

      Commiefornia. We should burn that entire state to the ground and give it back to the Mexicans.

    • @devoid-of-life
      @devoid-of-life Před 3 lety +57

      @@GenerationIcarus ??????

    • @bshugks4350
      @bshugks4350 Před 3 lety +13

      @@GenerationIcarus TF

    • @BlazingShadowSword
      @BlazingShadowSword Před 3 lety +19

      @@GenerationIcarus Congrats.
      You are incomprehensible, and have confused everyone reading your comment.

    • @thebookofmisogyny7019
      @thebookofmisogyny7019 Před 3 lety +36

      @@GenerationIcarus Congrats on demonstrating your brain has the same functioning capacity as a jar of peanuts 😁👍🏾

  • @michaelbattle7477
    @michaelbattle7477 Před 3 lety +1749

    I served in the Army over seas and have guarded everything from motor pools to Ammo depots to airports. All requires a guard test and inspection. These men take it to a whole new level.. I salute every one of them!

    • @nicholasfarrell8403
      @nicholasfarrell8403 Před 3 lety +51

      Thank you for your service

    • @Tryingtomakeitmakesense
      @Tryingtomakeitmakesense Před 3 lety +33

      Did the same!!! Absolutely much respect to them and you bro!!!

    • @deirdremorris9234
      @deirdremorris9234 Před 3 lety +13

      I loved seeing it the two times I visited. Was stunning. The men were sleek..almost robotic like! Everything was perfect!

    • @richie17787
      @richie17787 Před 3 lety +20

      Thankyou for your service, my dad and older brother both served in the same regiment as each other in the British army. And are now guarding Buckingham palace in london as grenadiers.

    • @michaelbattle7477
      @michaelbattle7477 Před 3 lety +3

      @@richie17787 Those guard are an excellent group. Do they also guard the building where the queen resides?

  • @leommara266
    @leommara266 Před rokem +1

    Soldiers who who are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice are to be honored by all of us who live in freedom. Thank You.

  • @pambutchkoski8042
    @pambutchkoski8042 Před rokem +1

    After seeing the videos of the Queens Guards I am in awe of them and have a great respect and admiration. If they need to shout out or push any disrespectful person, GLAD they do it. This is their job and if any tourist is rude in any way they deserve whatever they get. The guards patience is amazing enough dealing with that nonsense.

  • @Killbayne
    @Killbayne Před 3 lety +6595

    Imagine being the Unknown Soldier, never expecting to be this respected and protected.
    Edit: "but how can i imagine if they're dead?"
    why do you take things too literal?

    • @wholebait7025
      @wholebait7025 Před 3 lety +108

      Same thing that I was thinking

    • @digbudkiss260
      @digbudkiss260 Před 3 lety +513

      His body is symbolic for all those that fell in war and were never recovered or identified.

    • @homedude4694
      @homedude4694 Před 3 lety +18

      Damn

    • @navyseal1689
      @navyseal1689 Před 3 lety +90

      Well, even if your country didnt go to war frequently, you still dont know every single soldiers that fought the last war

    • @thelegalmexican9860
      @thelegalmexican9860 Před 3 lety +144

      @The bearded guy literally every country doesn’t has all the list of soldiers lost

  • @Niles-Guy
    @Niles-Guy Před 3 lety +8072

    Can’t believe we have such arrogant ignorant people who dare to cross the chain and disrespect the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier just to get a photo .

    • @Mrwednesday84
      @Mrwednesday84 Před 3 lety +245

      They disgust me.

    • @jeffwalther3935
      @jeffwalther3935 Před 3 lety +278

      I think it's worse. Its a behavior similar to the teasing of the bull statue of the New York Stock Exchange by the young, capricious girl statue several yards off the bull's nose. The photo is just pretext to challenge the power and authority of the guard. They're daring the soldier to attack them and scurrying off for the thrill of being in mortal danger. This is intolerable and much like an altar in the Vatican being thus constantly challenged with defilement, that is, insufferable and intolerable and there simply needs to be an adjacent guard, in regular military police uniform and equipped, ready to immediately arrest and charge these persons with due crimes of trespass, disturbing the peace, disorderly conduct or such, or whatever laws protect sacred and holy places and things in them that we have in our society and culture.

    • @doomdude69
      @doomdude69 Před 3 lety +108

      I think they just didnt know the zoom function in their digital cameras.

    • @missunderstanding357
      @missunderstanding357 Před 3 lety +95

      Then you have arrogant, ignorant people in the comments making stupid remarks about it, like it's a contest to show how low class they can be.

    • @AngelEmfrbl
      @AngelEmfrbl Před 3 lety +73

      They disrespect the queen's guard at the Palace so... It's common world wide.

  • @cochisechops9834
    @cochisechops9834 Před 7 měsíci

    It was an honor to be able to participate in, as watching, one of the changing of the guards. Utmost respect to each & every other one & I pray that their discipline, respect & HONOR would reach & permeate all 3 branches of government, just up the road a ways! God bless these who guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier!!! US Army 1973-1975

  • @charlesnowlin5906
    @charlesnowlin5906 Před rokem +2

    I had the privilege of witnessing the change of the guard on my trip to Washington with the Indiana honor flight., it was very exciting and educational. Being an ex-airman, I could really appreciate this service. thanks to all.

  • @stevenlolley6096
    @stevenlolley6096 Před 3 lety +339

    I spent 22 years in the Air Force and these are by far the most respectful most dignified people I've ever seen

    • @bbydollk3479
      @bbydollk3479 Před 3 lety +3

      directly after the marines

    • @mauricemotoman3305
      @mauricemotoman3305 Před 3 lety +1

      My man.....
      I respect YOU

    • @calebf612
      @calebf612 Před 3 lety

      @@bbydollk3479 no

    • @stesrad
      @stesrad Před 3 lety

      I think it's the first time I've seen maximum possible continuous respect given... and rightly so !✌️🇬🇧

    • @danielgrant161
      @danielgrant161 Před 3 lety

      Visited Tomb, honored to participate in wreath laying, and a friend shadowed the changeover. Duty, respect, and honor exemplified.

  • @carly7057
    @carly7057 Před 3 lety +331

    I watched an interview with a guard and when asked why he chose to become a sentinel his response was “These soldiers gave their lives for me, I can give an hour of my time for them”.
    Mad respect.

    • @USAFreewayROTF
      @USAFreewayROTF Před 3 lety +7

      God bless them.

    • @poweredbyeb
      @poweredbyeb Před 3 lety +6

      Amen

    • @corbancherrymusic7533
      @corbancherrymusic7533 Před 3 lety +3

      Wow that’s deep

    • @mt_gox
      @mt_gox Před 3 lety

      @@USAFreewayROTF It's sad that they bellow unlawful orders to civilians who are exercising their First Amendment rights - right which the war criminal soldiers swore an oath to defend with their LIVES.

    • @USAFreewayROTF
      @USAFreewayROTF Před 3 lety +2

      @@mt_gox You're preaching to the choir. I value liberty, but I also value respect. They gave their lives, so it's really a noble gesture for Sentinels to even bother with being on guard duty for the fallen. And they do it by volunteering. So don't come to me acting like they've commited a war crime.

  • @BubaLabinski223
    @BubaLabinski223 Před 2 lety +2

    I think all the Sentinels are awesome I seen them several times in Arlington I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your service I am truly gate grateful and God bless you all

  • @stevedawson6979
    @stevedawson6979 Před 2 lety +1

    So much respect. I have never seen so much professionalism and discipline. To guard the tomb of the unknown, brave men who died in battle 24/7. And to be willing to die too preserve the honor of those unknown soldiers.

  • @ElliottRodgers
    @ElliottRodgers Před 3 lety +1801

    I'm from UK rather than US. 101% agree that visitors should show respect and behave appropriately! It's a grave site and war memorial. 😡

    • @thatonedudefromdiscord4348
      @thatonedudefromdiscord4348 Před 3 lety +108

      I’m from Russia. We have a monument of the unknown soldier too and we also have the ‘everlasting fire’, which is patrolled in a similar way. 100% agree that people all over the world should respect monuments like these.

    • @sakadabara
      @sakadabara Před 3 lety +11

      @@thatonedudefromdiscord4348 in hell there are everlasting fire as well

    • @thatonedudefromdiscord4348
      @thatonedudefromdiscord4348 Před 3 lety +40

      @@sakadabara the one on red square symbolizes us never forgetting the heroes of the great patriotic war. The ones you described symbolize your respect for monuments like these and the fallen soldiers (or, it’d be more appropriate to say, your lack of it)

    • @timearly5226
      @timearly5226 Před 3 lety +18

      @@thatonedudefromdiscord4348 Would very much like to see it and show my respect.

    • @mrknarf4438
      @mrknarf4438 Před 3 lety +35

      Symbols and traditions should be respected. We're too used to taking nothing seriously, but some things are no joke: cross the line and pay the consequences.

  • @desertwildflower2294
    @desertwildflower2294 Před 3 lety +2378

    It’s hard to believe the unknown soldier has been there 100 years this year. RIP soldier.

    • @MattBailz
      @MattBailz Před 3 lety +59

      Wow I hadn’t realized that. That’s something we should be hearing more about.

    • @manichairdo772
      @manichairdo772 Před 3 lety +18

      As I read your comment, at that point there were 100 likes. (Goosebumps.)

    • @jeffreyjosephs1389
      @jeffreyjosephs1389 Před 3 lety +25

      No the dead do not rest in peace. Also no one will ever earn there way into the Kingdom of God by being good. There are going to be millions of self proclaimed good people suffering in hell because they believed that lie

    • @manichairdo772
      @manichairdo772 Před 3 lety +63

      @@jeffreyjosephs1389 Therefore I take it that you are letting folk know. And btw...please be aware that you have no idea how God, Himself, reaches people. You probably don't even know what folk believe because you don't ask them. God has an inexhaustible desire to see all men saved...more than you could ever imagine.

    • @justinwalshe
      @justinwalshe Před 3 lety +1

      Why is it hard?

  • @johncaruso2463
    @johncaruso2463 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm a grown man, everytime I view anything pertaining to this amazing regiment of honor I weep. Tears flow for many reasons including the true HONOR INTEGRITY RIGHTEOUSNESS SENSE OF DUTY AND RESPECT DEDICATION BEYOND AND ABOVE THE CALL, TRULY CONDUCT BECOMING AND IM HONORED TO VIEW THESE GREAT SOLDIERS IN ACTION,,,ROCK OF THE MARNE, TOP OF THE ROCK WHHOOOAAHHH GOD SPEED TO ALL TROOPS THANK YOU ALL,,,ALL THE WAY

    • @mark9531
      @mark9531 Před 2 lety

      Those are very complimentary comments, John. And true. You called them "ROCK OF THE MARNE" "ROCK OF THE MARNE" is the title of 3rd Infantry DIVISION.
      The Tomb Guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are 3rd Infantry REGIMENT US Army (The Old Guard) 4th Battalion

  • @marytaylor5540
    @marytaylor5540 Před rokem +1

    It is on my bucket list to see this someday. God bless our Veterans and the men of the Tomb Guard. Thank you so much.

  • @ahsanmalik1121
    @ahsanmalik1121 Před 3 lety +1221

    Friend: What courses are you studying
    Soldier: I'm studying knowledge

    • @darkness595
      @darkness595 Před 3 lety +3

      Studying to repeat same jokes

    • @yevhenbuhera189
      @yevhenbuhera189 Před 3 lety +22

      @@darkness595 interesting because I’m studying in not giving a fuck

    • @JPTV-eu7xs
      @JPTV-eu7xs Před 3 lety

      Perfect answer

    • @yevhenbuhera189
      @yevhenbuhera189 Před 3 lety +5

      @Nedd Flanders no I’m not sensitive I’m just wondering why people care so much over a CZcams comment

    • @darthXreven
      @darthXreven Před 3 lety

      Know-Ledge
      no ledge.....
      sorry.....LOLZ
      😈

  • @wakboy7499
    @wakboy7499 Před 3 lety +510

    You know, the tomb of the unknown soldier is really significant. It actually gives all loved ones who has relatives missing in action a bit of closure. Since he was unknown.. it just might be the him in that tomb, and that visit not only honours all the fallen, but there is a chance we are visiting the final resting place of uncle Bob.

    • @fex7175
      @fex7175 Před 3 lety +18

      I really do love that perspective. I had never heard of it before, but with that in mind, I now have extreme respect for the guards and the Tomb. Truly warms my heart knowing that

    • @EyFmS
      @EyFmS Před 3 lety +10

      Why not have a regular tombstone in a military cemetery instead, that you can visit and pay your respects personally? This only seems to be part of military tradition nothing more. If they really cared about their soldiers they wouldn't have so many homeless veterans out there.

    • @wakboy7499
      @wakboy7499 Před 3 lety +6

      @@EyFmS Yes.. it is really a shame that the nation doesn't do enough for the vets.. however the tomb of the unknown soldier, in my opinion is the sign of respect, graditude and rememberance to the fallen but never found.

    • @EyFmS
      @EyFmS Před 3 lety +2

      @@wakboy7499 Yes I do agree the fallen need to be respected and remembered, we do have monuments across the world remembering them...although I can't get over the fact we end up forgetting about the abandoned soldiers who ended up there, perhaps because part of them died on the battlefield.

    • @wakboy7499
      @wakboy7499 Před 3 lety

      @@EyFmS Very true sir.. very true

  • @tomdahulick9524
    @tomdahulick9524 Před rokem +2

    Have been here twice and nothing in the world compares. Thank you guards and military.

  • @khrystalkhoury62
    @khrystalkhoury62 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm glad to see so many of my fellow veterans commenting here. Men and women...All veterans on here, THANK YOU.
    Proud to serve.
    KK

  • @jdgenjry
    @jdgenjry Před 3 lety +2039

    They dont wanna outrank the Unknown Soldier idk why that was so touching 😭😔

    • @millionmanarmedmarch9105
      @millionmanarmedmarch9105 Před 3 lety +149

      It's a matter of honor
      The Unknown Soldier died in combat and with respect to such his rank is not to be surpassed at any time by another soldier

    • @maxmuller1585
      @maxmuller1585 Před 3 lety +10

      That one hit me too

    • @daveagreg
      @daveagreg Před 3 lety +6

      Same here...that one got me.

    • @j0p117
      @j0p117 Před 3 lety +5

      The truth is that all members of the old guard, E-4 and below, don’t wear rank on their ceremonial uniforms. NCO’s and officers do.

    • @medotaku9360
      @medotaku9360 Před 3 lety +6

      Weird he said that because, watching the video, it's obviously not true.
      See the rank insignia on some of their shoulders?

  • @tommacek6134
    @tommacek6134 Před 3 lety +709

    The guards are ICONIC. This is the greatest respect for our fallen soldiers. May God Bless all of the unknown soldiers tomb guards.

    • @Ashbash-kf5xd
      @Ashbash-kf5xd Před 3 lety +8

      There’s a mile long list of incredible requirements you absolutely have to hold in order to do this job. It’s crazy.

    • @alexandermakrianis
      @alexandermakrianis Před 3 lety +28

      @ABCD EFG Was it really necessary to insult this person because of his comment and your lack of understanding? Why not just ask them what they meant by "iconic" if you didn't understand instead of calling them a loser? I managed to understand what they were saying so its really not that difficult. Maybe you better go back to high school.

    • @dariondonte8386
      @dariondonte8386 Před 3 lety +3

      Perhaps a greater respect to dead military people would be to keep them out of sensless, missions of robbery and terrorism for their country, in turn possibly keeping them alive, or at least away from dying the way they did.

    • @jeffbusch2509
      @jeffbusch2509 Před 3 lety +10

      @ABCD EFG Way to disrespect someone saying something good about someone in our military

    • @Pacisback84
      @Pacisback84 Před 3 lety +13

      @ABCD EFG spoken like a true 9th grade dropout, most likely why your mad

  • @robertoalvarez2777
    @robertoalvarez2777 Před 2 lety +5

    I met a Sentinel before…cool dude…yes, highest standards to become one and maintain designation. Taught me how to be able to stand straight for an extended period of time (slight bend of knees).

  • @Azr365
    @Azr365 Před 2 lety +16

    A soldier is not identified by rank, he is identified by honor and respect for his country and brothers. Honor is a way of life. - a great man.

  • @acasacas9844
    @acasacas9844 Před 3 lety +838

    I'm English and I think it's a wonderful thing to be part of. That unknown soldier gave his life, the ultimate sacrifice. He had a mum and people who loved him. It must be a great honour and the soldiers who do it must be very proud. Well done America for honouring this brave soldier, whoever he or she is.

    • @dariuscroxton1039
      @dariuscroxton1039 Před 3 lety +29

      She? It was the first world war. An American soldier. They didn't join the army let alone fight. It's a man.

    • @josephwall4800
      @josephwall4800 Před 3 lety +52

      @@dariuscroxton1039 there were 11,000 female yeomen in the US army who served in WWI. While it’s likely that it was a male, it’s not out of the realms of possibility of that it could’ve been a medic or a driver.
      Either way, whoever they were gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country and deserve to be honoured as such.

    • @MetalGearTenno
      @MetalGearTenno Před 3 lety +20

      @@josephwall4800
      The point is women weren't allowed in actual combat during the first world war.
      Which is historically accurate!

    • @MetalGearTenno
      @MetalGearTenno Před 3 lety +12

      What about his Father?
      Fathers are just as important parents as mothers.

    • @josephwall4800
      @josephwall4800 Před 3 lety +16

      @@MetalGearTenno just because they weren’t combatants doesn’t mean they’re not casualties of war

  • @rattlingduck8454
    @rattlingduck8454 Před 3 lety +3270

    "Cross the barrier and into the plaza and you'll probably hear this:"
    *ad plays*

    • @JCD275
      @JCD275 Před 3 lety +49

      So it wasn't just me then...

    • @itsyaboiherman
      @itsyaboiherman Před 3 lety +14

      PAIN

    • @ApeExample
      @ApeExample Před 3 lety +8

      Same

    • @bdorsey19
      @bdorsey19 Před 3 lety +7

      Bang bang

    • @nommadd5758
      @nommadd5758 Před 3 lety +7

      What ad? Ever hear of free ad-blockers? I use Ad Block Plus. I haven't seen an ad in any YT video in years!

  • @frankr.jassir2397
    @frankr.jassir2397 Před 8 měsíci +1

    It is an HONOR and PRIVILEGE that is earned to the highest respect to be a SENTINEL and these persons deserve full respect.

  • @ericcartman9411
    @ericcartman9411 Před rokem +1

    These guys are heros guarding those who didn't come home. Those who didn't get a military funeral. Those who served this country and fought and died in a foreign land and will never be known...

  • @skinnybuddha8988
    @skinnybuddha8988 Před 3 lety +1824

    The amount of disrespect that these people have is mind blowing.

    • @Malphas38th
      @Malphas38th Před 3 lety +60

      When I visited I saw tons of people dropping trash over the rails

    • @alexw3515
      @alexw3515 Před 3 lety +115

      @@Malphas38th no u didnt

    • @AppaBalloonPro
      @AppaBalloonPro Před 3 lety +84

      @@alexw3515 He was the only survivor LOL

    • @bored_potato
      @bored_potato Před 3 lety +56

      People can be stupid, sadly. Even viewing the disrespect of dead soldiers as a fun "game".

    • @nygreek743
      @nygreek743 Před 3 lety +16

      @@bored_potato til they’re shot 😂

  • @mrsmcgoo96
    @mrsmcgoo96 Před 3 lety +1818

    My son was a sentinel at The Tomb of the Unknowns in 2010-2011. He was with The Old Guard for 4.5 years and also served in Honor Guard and with the Caisson Platoon as the Caparisoned Horse walker, farrier, and horse trainer. He's still in the Army, as a Power Plant Engineer now.
    Yes, I'm a bit proud of him.
    Thank you for making this video.

    • @VitaUm-mj7gj
      @VitaUm-mj7gj Před 3 lety +129

      *B I T?*

    • @bsouth7042
      @bsouth7042 Před 3 lety +95

      You should be proud. America is lucky to have families like yours

    • @arjunselvam7
      @arjunselvam7 Před 3 lety +75

      @@VitaUm-mj7gj it's just a way to show that he's not bragging. He is probably as proud as can be about his son.

    • @dennunchucka8745
      @dennunchucka8745 Před 3 lety +31

      My brother was with the honor guard during that time, I did not know this was what he went through and/or did. I visited him for a couple weeks in Arlington where he lived at Fort (I can't remember? Belvoire?) 9/11 happened a week to the day after I left and he was called in to clean remains from inside the Pentagon. This video opened my eyes and made me very proud of him! I am also very proud of your son and thank him dearly for his service! I do wonder if the two knew eachother? The timing is right and I know my brother stays in touch with alot of the guys he served with. He has since gone on to raise children and run his own successful business. This was a great video and I thank the original poster for giving me an education and a new level of pride for my brothers service. Oops I just reread your comment and had my timing off by a decade... They surely dont know eachother, but have the same background nevertheless.

    • @cadds8055
      @cadds8055 Před 3 lety +2

      @@dennunchucka8745 imagine being in the military

  • @antoinemambazo6550
    @antoinemambazo6550 Před rokem +1

    Gentlemen & Ladies of the Guard, as a veteran (albeit UK) i have the highest respect for you. Tourists who abuse you, verbally or by their actions need to be shown films of the wars that have ravaged our nations. As a volunteer, along with 3 others of my boyhood friends, I am the sole survivor. Total respect to you all.

  • @grugftfurtji8322
    @grugftfurtji8322 Před rokem +1

    What a respectful manner for a solder .thank you so very much .

  • @spookysantaboxsantabox1282
    @spookysantaboxsantabox1282 Před 3 lety +776

    "Remain standing during this ceremony!"
    Guy in wheel chair: yes sir

    • @Moroslasher
      @Moroslasher Před 3 lety +6

      I see now

    • @itscuz2351
      @itscuz2351 Před 3 lety +4

      LOL Underrated comment

    • @jilphones6662
      @jilphones6662 Před 3 lety +6

      Violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Have some respect for the law.

    • @awhahoo
      @awhahoo Před 3 lety +1

      @@jilphones6662 What is

    • @jilphones6662
      @jilphones6662 Před 3 lety +1

      @@awhahoo Public facilities are required to accommodate people with disabilities, such as those who are wheelchair-bound. That is why there is usually a ramp at the front entrance next to the steps. Requiring them to stand would be a clear violation of that law.

  • @stephengutsch6366
    @stephengutsch6366 Před 3 lety +488

    My father was a tomb guard, the most honorable man I ever knew, he also guarded president Ike and one time sat down and had coffee with the president at the presidents “request”. His name was Eugene Leblanc, my step dad who raised me in a good home.

    • @TrudyPatootie
      @TrudyPatootie Před 3 lety +33

      Stephen.. that is wonderful. Much respect to your dad Eugene Leblanc.
      Thanks for sharing.

    • @S62bhas
      @S62bhas Před 3 lety +7

      One of My Chaplains From Chapel 1 Was Assigned To The Airforce Unit 20 Years The McGuire Airforce Base NJ I Forgot His Name

    • @ryanrichardson1169
      @ryanrichardson1169 Před 3 lety +13

      I didn’t see him on the badge board. What’s his number?
      tombguard.org/tomb-guards/?q=Leblanc

    • @dsrtstrmvt
      @dsrtstrmvt Před 3 lety +11

      @@ryanrichardson1169 based on the time of service he could have posted prior to the awarding of the badge. The list of Sentinels that guarded it prior to the establishment of the badge is not exhaustive. still to the day, a prior service member will come forward with a claim to have guarded it in the earlier years. Once vetted they are added to the list. at the time of the establishment of a military guard in the 20's, it was just guarded duty, not a posting like it is now.

    • @randyrawdingii5135
      @randyrawdingii5135 Před 3 lety +12

      Respect and hats off to your father, sir. I have no doubt he epitomized honor, duty and integrity, and passed it down to you. I am grateful for his service. God bless you.

  • @brianmungermusic1744
    @brianmungermusic1744 Před rokem +1

    Every service man or woman has my dearest respect. Freedom is not Free. They give their life to serve and protect our nation. The ones whom gave their life for me I can’t repay except to dedicate my life to thanking them.

  • @kenholmes2046
    @kenholmes2046 Před rokem +1

    My Dad a WW ll CBI Army Vet took my brother and I to see the Tomb back in 1962. I never forgot the solemn look of those guards faces.

  • @richardsucks
    @richardsucks Před 3 lety +6516

    Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is more secure than Congress

    • @surveyor_of_cringe7700
      @surveyor_of_cringe7700 Před 3 lety +402

      More secure then the Capitol

    • @fishgaming9959
      @fishgaming9959 Před 3 lety +15

      Weirdly

    • @davewolf8869
      @davewolf8869 Před 3 lety +130

      Yes, and when a soldier is awarded the seal, it's because they actually earned it.

    • @ethan_1418
      @ethan_1418 Před 3 lety +61

      @john wallace shut up grandpa

    • @imyourhuckleberry357
      @imyourhuckleberry357 Před 3 lety +98

      Congress is a joke...We need term limits. I love our American military from a Desert Storm Vet.

  • @ameliafite5351
    @ameliafite5351 Před 3 lety +323

    I have the honor of knowing one of these guards. I have known him since before kindergarten. I would have considered him to be the best "male" friend I had in school. Life took us in different directions. He married one of my best friends in highchool and they lived the military life of world travel with their family.I believe he has now retired from military. We are in our mid 40s now but to this day the fact he did this still makes me proud. This was proud thing for our little Eastern Kentucky town!! Dale, you made us proud!

    • @robwilliamson9056
      @robwilliamson9056 Před 3 lety +4

      Born in Pikeville here

    • @randyrawdingii5135
      @randyrawdingii5135 Před 3 lety +7

      I hope your friend knows there are people who appreciate his service. What an honorable thing. I am truly grateful. May God bless both of you.

    • @viktorkhrushchev1018
      @viktorkhrushchev1018 Před 3 lety +2

      HEY THATS WHERE I LIVE

    • @darklibertario5001
      @darklibertario5001 Před 3 lety +6

      She made this account just to post this comment, this is impressive.

    • @uboyjarvis
      @uboyjarvis Před 3 lety

      Is this a bot comment? something is off here.

  • @glencabbage52
    @glencabbage52 Před rokem +1

    We just returned from Washington D.C. and I had the opportunity to share this experience with my three young sons. I was proud of their behavior throughout the entire experience at the cemetery and especially at the tomb.

  • @robertborglund1384
    @robertborglund1384 Před rokem +1

    Their dedication chokes me up. It's an experience seeing a changing of the guard. It is something every American should see n feel.

  • @maddy.doesart
    @maddy.doesart Před 3 lety +2680

    “GET BEHIND THE CHAIN AND RAIL”
    “Alright alright I’m movin-“
    *_”BEHIND. THE CHAIN. AND RAIL.”_*
    (Suddenly teleports)

  • @blaznskais2048
    @blaznskais2048 Před 3 lety +803

    Don’t mess with a Tomb guard for one reason and one reason only: Respect.
    Respect for the Guard and more importantly respect for the fallen soldiers.
    A concept that seems to fly over the heads of too many ppl now a days.

    • @LegendaryJae213
      @LegendaryJae213 Před 3 lety +35

      The word respect has lost value and meaning amongst younger people. I wish I understood why. I grew up in a military family, atleast my grandfather and my step dad. To ever think to disrespect the reason I'm able to live in this country peacefully with very little chance if an attack on us. Just hurts.

    • @karenmessinger9609
      @karenmessinger9609 Před 3 lety +15

      Our kids are being taught that rules don't apply to them & that it's all about "them". They're not being taught the history they need to know, but are being encouraged to erase the history that was. Respect is no longer something that is thought about. Respect elders, respect authority, respect others just isn't acceptable to far too many. Yes it does hurt.

    • @LegendaryJae213
      @LegendaryJae213 Před 3 lety +7

      @@karenmessinger9609 ya know. I'm rethinking this. My generation I guess you could say. Is scared of history. Men, control, respect, the fight for freedom, trying, all of it. I don't understand why. Biggest issues. Also commitment to something or someone. Relationship wise ofc with someone. But really, what chemical in my generations brain was changed to fear attempting to better the events cause by history and our future. And trying to do anything in present but complain about what's not right. Black folks didn't get the right to vote by yelling and complaining, they worked for it. Women didn't get the right to vote by complaining, they fought for it, we don't have this country because we sat on our asses, we got up. Fought a war. And because England was drained they gave up, we withstood them. So someone tell me what changed and why we forsake those who fought for us?

    • @karenmessinger9609
      @karenmessinger9609 Před 3 lety +4

      @@LegendaryJae213 Not knowing the past really does mean repeating it. I do believe that kids for a few generations have been taught to not accept or truly know history. There are actually some who don't believe the holocaust happened at all. If you notice, there's been a big decline in fathers in the household, God has & is still being kicked out of everything especially the home. It's no longer about looking out for your neighbor but about having more than your neighbor...if you can even tolerate your neighbor as a human. Differences of opinion is now an all out name calling, labeling brawls. It's the left or right but no longer all americans together. Cops are bad, lawlessness is good. This country is being torn down, started in the schools mostly. Erase history, don't actually teach it anymore & you can mold the young minds the way you want them which is what is happening. Kids no longer identify as God made them, but can now be just a letter or whatever they can make up in their heads. Making them into noneties, take away identity. With pope working towards getting all different religions believing they serve the same God, of which they don't, he's putting together a one world religion. Taking away people's identities, they will no longer feel connected to their country as socialism is simultaneously being taught & accepted. Getting them ready to accept a one world govt. This country is being torn apart for this as normally, we wouldn't accept it. Won't be given a choice. Getting rid of the sense of family & God is neccessary to usher in the new human, the part robot, change DNA. I could go on with my thoughts. I'm 58 & the America that is now is absolutely nothing like the one I grew up in. I've watched it all change. It's never going to be like it was or should still be. The elites want a one world govt, religion ( climate change is what is worshipped now, mother earth), & one world economy. Be very ready for digital money to be the new money. It's coming soon.

    • @LegendaryJae213
      @LegendaryJae213 Před 3 lety +3

      @@karenmessinger9609 okay, I understand and agree with all that. But question, by my replies. Do I seem naive? I mean, okay. I agree with everything except the stuff with religion. I think it's becoming either too religious, or not at all. No one excepts a middle ground. For the family stuff I completely agree, and schools with history. We don't learn history as an objective point as to learn what NOT to do. But we learn history as, this is what may have happened. But you'll learn that in college. But back to religion. I'm not religious. I believe I came out okay, I don't discriminate, hate, throw shade, I treat people like people. If you have a heart, lounge, organs I have. I consider you to be a human. No matter what color skin. And I don't do labels. If someone gets mad that I call them a he, or she. I explain to them that I cannot. As a human. Read their personality by body movements and they usually understand and I apologise and move on. So I will have to disagree with anything about religion as I and the people I associate with are completely normal and accepting of everyone even though we do not believe in something that's been changed and turned over thousands of years.

  • @robertlogan6781
    @robertlogan6781 Před rokem +1

    To be a member of the old guard is the greatest honor to be selected. To be given this honor is of the utmost importance. They deserve to be respected by all.

  • @larrygould577
    @larrygould577 Před rokem +1

    I saw the tomb and the guards when I was 16....now I'm 70 and I still get chills any time I watch the Old Guard honor the unknown who are known only to God. Everyone needs to go there and watch in respectful silence. and maybe a few tears.

  • @fofofofo2021
    @fofofofo2021 Před 3 lety +2085

    “cross over the barrier and into the plaza and youll probably hear this”
    *ad with a guy shooting zombies with a minigun*

  • @mike-ekimbailey3487
    @mike-ekimbailey3487 Před 3 lety +562

    I am a Vietnam Era Veteran who, Having visited the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier on an Honor Flight accompanying two WWII Veterans, I was very moved by the ceremony and have great respect for The Old Guard. Thankyou for vetting some of the myths attributed to them. With Honor, Duty, and Respect. Ooooh RAH!

    • @mjfadden
      @mjfadden Před 3 lety +21

      Thank you Sir for your Service.

    • @IONLYCAMEHERETOFUCKYOURWIFE
      @IONLYCAMEHERETOFUCKYOURWIFE Před 3 lety +12

      Thanks for your service bro. My friend who was also in nam just passed away last year. Much respect for yall

    • @ochman14
      @ochman14 Před 3 lety

      Just out of curiosity what branch did you serve in ?

    • @thewatcheronthewall8532
      @thewatcheronthewall8532 Před 3 lety +3

      Thank you for your service sir

    • @adammm3259
      @adammm3259 Před 3 lety +2

      Imagine if humans evolved beyond choosing war as an option, conflict as an option and violence as an option... We wouldn't have any need for this would we...PEACE :-)

  • @minuscule4336
    @minuscule4336 Před rokem +1

    When it comes to being pure Army soldiers, these men are the best of the best. No, they are not the Rangers or the Special Forces in the field, and they do go to the field, but when it comes to dedication to cause, motivation and seriousness while on duty and off, these are your guys. I applied to the Old Guard, and was rejected because of a fight years earlier as a private. Mad respect for every soldier that made it, and DEEP respect for every soldier who holds a tomb badge.

  • @donwilliams6879
    @donwilliams6879 Před 2 lety +1

    In March of 2022 I made my first trip to the Tomb. All I can say is that it's a MUST see for every American!

  • @Jeb.07
    @Jeb.07 Před 3 lety +1893

    No displaying rank insignias to not outrank any unknown soldier’s own rank, regardless of what it may be. That’s so damn kind.

    • @fbi6630
      @fbi6630 Před 3 lety +104

      It’s not kind, it’s respect and honor to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to the nation.

    • @gpzfan5272
      @gpzfan5272 Před 3 lety +39

      @@fbi6630 absolutely. I was going to say the same thing, it is respect, something so many people have forgotten these days

    • @fbi6630
      @fbi6630 Před 3 lety +9

      @@gpzfan5272 I totally agree.

    • @blutarget3499
      @blutarget3499 Před 3 lety +9

      Lest we forget that many KIND ones do fight, do kill, to protect those which they love. It is LOVE after all. Many forces exist and contest for this chance to live.

    • @Donzig4p
      @Donzig4p Před 3 lety +11

      But they are clearly wearing their rank on their sleeves

  • @E90_who
    @E90_who Před 3 lety +2594

    Can’t believe people purposely mess with these ladies and gentlemen. So damn disrespectful.

    • @doughesson
      @doughesson Před 3 lety +110

      People deliberately get in the way of the Queen's Guards in London & act surprised when they get yelled at for doing so.

    • @christopherprosser9177
      @christopherprosser9177 Před 2 lety +20

      Gentleman. Not guys.

    • @zacqonos
      @zacqonos Před 2 lety +14

      @@christopherprosser9177 Dudes. Not gentlemen.

    • @kritikill7779
      @kritikill7779 Před 2 lety +47

      @@zacqonos No, the sentinels are 100% gentlemen.

    • @zacqonos
      @zacqonos Před 2 lety

      @@kritikill7779 why

  • @gregorysamson8202
    @gregorysamson8202 Před rokem +1

    I watched the changing of the guard while in D.C. on a honor flight. It was the high light of the trip for me. Total respect for that group of men. What dignity they have.

  • @judyharrison9844
    @judyharrison9844 Před rokem +8

    My respect for our military has never been higher since I watched this clip. I have respect for ALL THE MILITARY, but seeing this was so moving and I haven't stopped crying. I have siblings, nephews and nieces in the military, and I love and respect them so much. I have nothing good to say about anyone who would show any disrespect at this Memorial. The unknown soldier was someone's son, daughter, mother, father, etc. RESPECT ALWAYS!! 🇺🇸

  • @justcallmejessz3712
    @justcallmejessz3712 Před 3 lety +378

    I never knew they wore no rank markings to ensure that the unknown soldier was never outranked. What a beautiful nuance.

    • @dalewright3667
      @dalewright3667 Před 3 lety +13

      Its called Honor and Respect.

    • @grzyruth9205
      @grzyruth9205 Před 3 lety +12

      @@dalewright3667 honor these nuts lol

    • @cary1056
      @cary1056 Před 3 lety +34

      @@grzyruth9205 That's hilarious, are you a comedian? Or are you a twelve year old troll? I'm thinking the second one.

    • @grzyruth9205
      @grzyruth9205 Před 3 lety +8

      @@cary1056 you sound annoying af for real

    • @abandonedprogram9391
      @abandonedprogram9391 Před 3 lety +9

      the tomb of my hairy sack

  • @stevicaviness817
    @stevicaviness817 Před 3 lety +1572

    “Break one of their rules, and you’ll probably hear this.”
    Ad: “Satan?”
    “Hi!”

  • @kayelytle7313
    @kayelytle7313 Před rokem +1

    I was blessed to Witness this Most respected ,loved and honored scene. Bless those men who respectfully do this walk of honor to an unknown soldier who gave his life so we can live safe in this beautiful country of ours.

  • @kevinlafaso806
    @kevinlafaso806 Před rokem +1

    I've been there more then 50 times. The tomb guards are my heroes. One day I hope to meet and talk with one of them.