https://twitter.com/joshuasharp/status/262946323353972736
Hurricanes don't prevent these wonderful men from honoring our dead. http://t.co/AvTtZo5z
— mbsam (@mbsam) October 29, 2012
That is amazing! America at its best! RT @AlexSchriver: Wow. http://t.co/jd3PYZhW (via @DanIsett)
— Sweet Ada (@ElderAbuseinNC) October 29, 2012
https://twitter.com/acrphoto/status/262946993188524032
Awesome. And note the bayonets. RT @lachlan: RT @DanIsett: RT this all. Day. Long. http://t.co/bVISQRoe
— Joseph A. Tranfo (@JATranfo) October 29, 2012
https://twitter.com/coachblevins/status/262947046498111489
When you think you have something to complain about, remember. RT @AlexSchriver: Wow. http://t.co/RkhktZtn (via @DanIsett)
— Alison Hawkins (@alisonjhawkins) October 29, 2012
Amazing! God bless'em RT @TWC_Shawn: Sobering pic via @Danlsett: guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during #Sandy http://t.co/8j2WI886
— ? (@SoSoulfull) October 29, 2012
Dedication. RT @AlexSchriver: Wow. http://t.co/hg8tYBBD (via @DanIsett)”
— M.J.P.A (@mpalazzi92) October 29, 2012
Praying for the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. http://t.co/g4Wuz5ru #Sandy
— Blake Selover (@BlakeSelover) October 29, 2012
This is so awesome. Neither rain, nor shine, nor hurricane stops the changing of the guard. http://t.co/eKMGNlKr
— Liz Anderson ?? (@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 http://t.co/iz1kZE0k #America
— Michael H (@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
— ?? LI Military Veteran News ?? (@LIMilVetNews) October 29, 2012
I took some pics at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery today, in the rain… http://t.co/fvIXUWMD
— Chaotic Mom (@ChaoticMomShop) September 18, 2012
https://twitter.com/ohhargitay/status/262938009182273537
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 http://t.co/pRthijOe
— The Old Guard (@USArmyOldGuard) 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.
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