RT this all. Day. Long. bit.ly/SofsDo
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Dan Isett (@DanIsett) October 29, 2012
Seriously, wow. RT @AlexSchriver: Wow. bit.ly/SofsDo (via @DanIsett)—
Joshua Sharp (@joshuasharp) October 29, 2012
Hurricanes don't prevent these wonderful men from honoring our dead. sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/3…—
MaryBethSancombMoran (@mbsam) October 29, 2012
That is amazing! America at its best! RT @AlexSchriver: Wow. bit.ly/SofsDo (via @DanIsett)—
Cynthia (@Ridgekeeper) October 29, 2012
wow. #Respect RT @TWC_Shawn Sobering pic via .@Danlsett: guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during #Sandy bit.ly/SofsDo—
Regina Lexi Rickert (@acrphoto) October 29, 2012
Awesome. And note the bayonets. RT @lachlan: RT @DanIsett: RT this all. Day. Long. bit.ly/SofsDo—
Joseph A. Tranfo (@JATranfo) October 29, 2012
#Discipline #Toughness @TWC_Shawn: Sobering pic via @Danlsett: guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during #Sandy bit.ly/SofsDo”—
Brett Blevins (@coachblevins) October 29, 2012
When you think you have something to complain about, remember. RT @AlexSchriver: Wow. bit.ly/SofsDo (via @DanIsett)—
Alison AikeleHawkins (@alisonjhawkins) October 29, 2012
Amazing! God bless'em RT @TWC_Shawn: Sobering pic via @Danlsett: guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during #Sandy bit.ly/SofsDo—
Soulfull (@SoSoulfull) October 29, 2012
Dedication. RT @AlexSchriver: Wow. bit.ly/SofsDo (via @DanIsett)”—
M.J.P.A (@mpalazzi92) October 29, 2012
Praying for the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/3… #Sandy—
Blake Selover (@BlakeSelover) October 29, 2012
This is so awesome. Neither rain, nor shine, nor hurricane stops the changing of the guard. sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/3…—
Liz Thatcher (@lizthatch) October 29, 2012
In case you forgot, #Sandy or not, we live in the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/3… #America—
Michael Hiskey (@mphnyc) October 29, 2012
God bless our military.
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Update:
It appears that the photo above was taken this past September and not, as was originally reported, during Hurricane Sandy.
The photo everyone is retweeting (I did too) was actually taken at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in September—
Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) October 29, 2012
@The_Old_Guard the pic from Sept that is being circulated was taken on 9/17/2012 by #milspouse Karin Markert, wife of COL James Markert—
Jo Lombardi (@JoLo219) October 29, 2012
I took some pics at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery today, in the rain… smugmug.com/gallery/254471…—
Karin Markert (@KMarkert88) September 18, 2012
This picture was taken in September 2012. The guards are still out there today guarding tomb of the unknown soldier. http://t.co/JpHYg4uL—
Detective Frahoodle. (@ohhargitay) October 29, 2012
We apologize for the error.
While this photo is over a month old, it is worth noting that the sentinels who watch over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier have braved worse than Hurricane Sandy and will likely guard the tomb throughout the storm:
Today, the sentinels face Hurricane Sandy. The winds may reach 120 mph, and the sentinels have the option to take refuge in a safe house, the “trophy room,” which overlooks the tombs.
Our guess is that they’ll remain on post throughout.
@jcabiness @LeeannTweeden Thanks for thinking of @The_Old_Guard, but this is from Sept. This is from today goo.gl/OC5lz—
The Old Guard (@The_Old_Guard) October 29, 2012
Come what may, these dedicated guards will abide by the Sentinel’s Creed:
My dedication to this sacred duty is total and wholehearted. In the responsibility bestowed on me never will I falter. And with dignity and perseverance my standard will remain perfection. Through the years of diligence and praise and the discomfort of the elements, I will walk my tour in humble reverence 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.
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You can view more of photographer Karen Markert’s beautiful and patriotic work in her online gallery.