Is there any more hallowed or sacred are in Arlington National Cemetery than the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
The monument was placed to honor an unidentified American soldier from World War I who “rests in honored glory” and is “known but to God.”
The memorial site, also known as the Tomb of the Unknowns, is dedicated to U.S. service members who died but whose remains were never identified from World War I, World War II and the Korean War.
It is a site that demands respect.
In this ultra-polarized atmosphere however, disrespect has even crept into this site, a disgusting display to be sure.
Someone actually had the nerve to #TakeAKnee at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
That is the definition of absolute trash. pic.twitter.com/IlGJKOSKN7
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) September 27, 2017
The image shows one man kneeling while a vast majority of the crowd stands at attention with hands over heart, during the playing of the bugle call “Taps.”
Veteran ambassador Zachary Bell expressed his dismay at the lack of respect, but voiced hope that someone might educate the young man on the importance of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier …
I support everyone’s right to free speech, but I feel in the shadow of the Tomb Of The Unknown Solider it is inappropriate. https://t.co/h61QDBNUev
— Zachary Bell (@zacharyebell) September 28, 2017
I agree but at this point during the ceremony he is kneeling after which the sergeant of the guard has specifically asked everyone to stand
— Zachary Bell (@zacharyebell) September 28, 2017
Thanks to @sempersliders for telling me about this. My hope is that someone is able educate this young man not shame him. https://t.co/HEi3c2uEIH
— Zachary Bell (@zacharyebell) September 28, 2017
The tomb is such a vital piece of the fabric of our military that men and women guard the site 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and in any weather.
As evidenced by this image from January of last year, when most of Washington was shut down due to a severe snowstorm.
Photo of the Day: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier covered in snow at Arlington National Cemetery. pic.twitter.com/NOnOMcaEm3
— Fox News (@FoxNews) January 22, 2016
In another display of utter disrespect several years ago, people in the crowd at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier were laughing in the midst of the ceremony.
Had soldiers seen the aforementioned man kneeling, they surely would have had something to say.
Was this an intentional display of disrespect or simply a lazy person in the crowd not paying attention? Tell us what you think below!
