For one sentinel, a final walk at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

[rangerrebew]

For one sentinel, a final walk at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
By Mike Pesoli, The Associated Press
 May 19, 2025, 12:30 PM
 
For the last two years, Army Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Jay has been dutifully guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

Rain or shine, snow or sleet, for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Jay and the other guards on watch duty serve as both protectors and commemorators of a national tribute to America’s unidentified and missing service members.


With Jay’s final walk scheduled for June 2, this Memorial Day will hold special significance for him as the cemetery prepares for a string of events honoring those who paid the ultimate price for their country.

“It’s meant a lot,” Jay, 38, told The Associated Press. “I’m going to try to make sure it doesn’t define me, but it was definitely a defining moment in my career.”

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2025/05/19/for-one-sentinel-a-final-walk-at-the-tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier/

[rangerrebew]

I hate to say it, but since the date has been announced, I can picture some radical group like supporters of Palestinians showing up to ruin the occasion.

[Smokin Joe]

I hate to say it, but since the date has been announced, I can picture some radical group like supporters of Palestinians showing up to ruin the occasion.

I would like to think this crowd would kick their asses and then call 911...to mop up.