September 19, 2003

Somehow There Must Be a Sermon in This

Arlington tomb sentinels shun shelter

As the winds from Hurricane Isabel swept over Arlington National Cemetery, the soldiers who guard the Tomb of the Unknowns were given -- for the first time in history -- permission to abandon their posts and seek shelter. "They told us that. But that's not what's going to happen," said Sgt. Christopher Holmes, standing vigil on overnight duty. "That's never an option for us. It went in one ear and right out the other."
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Posted by Mike at September 19, 2003 02:42 PM | TrackBack
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Perhaps that IS the sermon, just as it stands.

Posted by: MommaBear at September 20, 2003 12:39 PM