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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Pretty sure that saluting by civilians is not illegal as such an act would be a first amendment right. However, if you want to avoid glares from veterans, I suggest you learn how to properly render one (most military movies get it wrong, so don't use a movie as your source).
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On occasion, my fellow Patriot Guard Riders and I will visit local cemeteries on appropriate days and render honors through the playing of Taps and presenting salutes to all of our honored dead. Some of us pass through the rows, leaving pennies on the headstones to show they are not forgotten. I would not like to be the person who attempted to interfere with these activities. Paying respect is never wrong.
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When I do this I routinely get “thanks for your service” comments. As I commented elsewhere, I salute in my pastoral vestments when I preside at funerals for vets.
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I, for one, would not have any problem with anyone showing respect for those who have gone double-timing over the horizon with a hand salute.
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Well honestly I don't give a shit what Congress says I can and can't do when it comes to my flag and honoring my brothers and sisters!
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I've seen many do that, in many different circumstances, honest, over a fairly long period....
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A better question would be what kind of dipshit, brain dead, jerkoff, fuckhead would stop them?
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