The Society of the Honor Guard is a non-profit organization committed to protecting and enhancing the welfare of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and its guards.
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Join us in honoring the fallen at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Tomorrow, from 8am-4:30 pm, the public is welcome to place a flower in remembrance. Flowers will be provided.
#FlowersOfRemembranceDay #HonorTheFallen
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Over 260,000 American flags were recently placed at each headstone in Arlington National Cemetery by #OldGuard, continuing their revered tradition. These flags represent stories of courage and sacrifice, reminding us of the true meaning of Memorial Day. #HonorTheFallen.
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On 21 Dec. 1920, Congressman Hamilton Fish, Jr., of New York introduced a joint resolution "providing for the bringing to the United States of a body of an unknown American killed on the battle fields of France, and for the burial of the remains with appropriate ceremonies".
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Today we commemorated the 102nd anniversary of the departure of the USS Olympia from Le Havre, France. This historic voyage marked a pivotal moment in history when the vessel embarked on a mission to transport the American Unknown Soldier of World War I home to American soil.
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Shout out to United for Veterans, @United, @ExcaliburLogistics, @LeSouvenirFrancis, and American Legion @parispost1 for support of the Rappaport Art Exhibit opening in @ToutChalons the first week of September.
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Last week, The #OldGuard welcomed three new Soldiers into the ranks of the esteemed Tomb Sentinels.
Join us is congratulating Spc. Tristan C. Smith (Badge #711), Spc. Shane P. Burke (Badge #712) and Cpt. Mathew R. Heider (Bade #713). (U.S. Army 📸 by Sgt. Laura Stephens)
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The Never Forget Cockade is available through the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier through our on- line store: see WWW.Tombguard.org/store
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