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Memorial Day, 2010: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknowns

Gettysburg Cannon

We just got home from our community’s Memorial Day celebration, which reminded me that there are some things that are just more important than dogs. (Gasp!)  So, please forgive me as I go off-topic today.

Below are some FAQs about the Sentinels who have guarded the Tomb of the Unknowns 24/7 since 1937.  I had originally received this as an e-mail, but the copy I received had several urban legends in it, so I thought you might like to read the straight poop from The Society of the Honor Guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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