With only a few watching from cover, a Tomb Sentinel approached the Unknowns with U.S. flags in hand. As thunder shook the ground and rains washed down without abandon, the Tomb Sentinel pierced through the elements with breath-taking precision.
He knelt and placed the flags in honor of the Unknowns. For the select few who saw this moment, it was jaw-dropping. Humans have their limits, but The Old Guard has yet to meet theirs.
I was always taught you were supposed to keep the flag protected from the elements unless it was lit, or is that not correct? Either way, a very nice gesture.
I believe you’re correct, Wilbur. Under normal circumstances, our flag should be lit at night. However, the Tomb of the Unknown, and Memorial Day itself, are not normal circumstances.