Can soldiers in civilian clothes salute a fallen comrade memorial?

It is my opinion, that as a veteran, you arw no longer held to the regulations of the military. Veterans know how to give a proper salute, so I say, that if a salute feels right, then do it. Alternatively, you should not feel compelled to salute, if it doesnt seem appropriate. Saluting a fallen comrade, to me, would feel right, no matter what. I salute Old Glory, when it passes by in a parade. I remove my headgear, in respect, when entering a building, or when a solemn occasion seems to deserve that respect. When the Pledge of Allegiance is played, while inside the VA medical Center, I stand and put my hand over my heart, but if I were outside, I wouod salute, even without a uniform. It just seems appropriate, and so i pay my respects in a manner that is comfortable to me.

Show respect in which ever way you choose.

Absolutely yes!!

If you have to ask apparently you’re unaware of the the amendment. But yes you can.

Of course. We've had a couple of fallen military members come home and while the procession was going down the street, I and others did it in civis. Likely, they are veterans as well. It would be stupid to appoint some 'police' to stop us.

I didn't know about the authorization to salute in civilian clothes but I would out of habit.

Veteran's and active military are trained to salute in certain situations. It is very close to automatic. Watching people try so hard NOT to salute when their ingrained behavior said to was painful as a NCO. When they passed teh law, then made it better so any veteran in civilian attire could salute, that was a good thing.
DO it. Pay the respects you know are teh right way to pay. If someone says something, look them directly in the eyes, long and hard, make them cower, then walk away. I guarantee even the hardest young GI, vet, or civilian will cower, or at least defer with recognition

Sorry. Protocol may say one thing. Try and stop me if the Spirit moves.

Im all for it i do it

I am an OTR Truck Driver. I was exiting a truckstop building where a large NG Convey had stopped. A Major was walking towards me. I presented my best salute and a crisp, “Good afternoon l, sir!” He was momentarily puzzled, but quickly responded with a courteous salute, a fantastic smile and “good afternoon, sir.” As I’ve been off of AD for years, he had no way of knowing I was just an E-4. However, I like to think I made his day, a lot more than my customary Thank You for your Service.