Respect

[firefighter238]

Just moved back to Colorado from DC where I served as a DoD firefighter. We got the TREMENDOUS honor of going on tour through the changing quarters, followed by watching the guard changing ceremony. Some worthless asshat next to me had his phone ringing like crazy, then he ANSWERED it during the changeover. The Sentinel who was waiting to takeover the watch ripped him a new one......I was praying he'd come over and butt stroke the guys face!

THE SENTINELS CREED

My dedication to this sacred duty
is total and whole-hearted.
In the responsibility bestowed on me
never will I falter.
And with dignity and perseverance
my standard will remain perfection.
Through the years of diligence and praise
and the discomfort of the elements,
I will walk my tour in humble reverence
to the best of my ability.
It is he who commands the respect I protect,
his bravery that made us so proud.
Surrounded by well meaning crowds by day,
alone in the thoughtful peace of night,
this soldier will in honored glory rest
under my eternal vigilance.

- Simon 1971

Creed all Tomb Guards learn in training.
Inscribed on a plaque by the entrance to the quarters.
Arlington National Cemetery,
Washington, D.C.

[Sawin]

God bless those guys. That takes a level of dedication and discipline that is slowly phasing out of our society, generation by generation.

Man, I wish it was only "slowly fading out"... that would be an improvement in and of itself. I think it's pretty much entirely gone already. Except for only the most honorable of servicemen, such as these.

[Tinelement]

Those dudes rock!

[BushMasterBoy]

CINC needs to order the guards to a shelter. This is an EMERGENCY.

[sellersm]

Hats off to all of them!

[Clint45]

CINC needs to order the guards to a shelter. This is an EMERGENCY.

If the storm is as bad as predicted, they'll head for shelter if needed.

[cstone]

CINC needs to order the guards to a shelter. This is an EMERGENCY.

They will not quit their post. DC has had plenty of inclement weather and the Guard never leaves, NEVER!

http://www.snopes.com/military/hurricane.asp

[sniper7]

very cool!

[tmjohnson]

Totally hats off to their dedication and love for their country. Makes me proud just to see the picture!

[GhostRider]

Great honor and respect for these men.

amen, Lord watch over them tonight.....