Posted on Mar 24, 2016
Can soldiers in civilian clothes salute a fallen comrade memorial?
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I recently visited the Fallen Warriors Memorial on Cutten Road in Spring, TX. While I was there, I noticed a Veteran wearing a Vietnam hat and although I wanted to walk over to him and shake his hand, I decided to back off as he was paying his respects; however, prior to him leaving he stood in front of the memorial, came to attention and held a salute for a few seconds before bringing it down. So my question is actually coming from me as I've felt compelled to salute as well, but have refrained as I'm not sure what is correct.
Saluting
Customs and Courtesies
Fallen Soldiers
Memorial
Edited 8 y ago
Posted 8 y ago
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A lot of veterans are unaware of the change. Whenever possible, I try to make them aware!
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I will and who the hell is going to tell I can't?
I did it in the last century.
I did it in the last century.
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The Government really did not need to pass this law in the first place, most people like me could not really care what most would think; serving my country in war earned me that right to salute anytime I damn well feel like it, uniform or not! On Veterans and Memorial day, some restaurants put out a missing service members table with a bible; I will even put my three coins snapping a swift, crisp salute before leaving that table as well for my fallen brothers to be remembered. I get a lot of looks by some, but those who have served, give a nod of approval every time.
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Homering our Fallen Brothers & Sister's should ALWAYS be Shown & Respected, no matter the rules! THEY SHOULD NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, for any reason!!!
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It's all about respect for each other doing our job for our country in contract or not.
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A memorial for Vietnam fallen soldiers was recently erected in my hometown of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. I always feel compelled to salute.
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I am very familiar with this one. It was proposed as a stand alone bill I've 2007.
I wrote my Congresswoman about it. She said she would vote No. She said " because someone might get confrused"
I wrote my Congresswoman about it. She said she would vote No. She said " because someone might get confrused"
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In civilian clothes, you also salute a veteran's body in a funeral procession, if you want - otherwise, hand over your heart is acceptable.
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