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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Hell yes it is appropriate. Being a Soldier is who you are, not what you do.
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According to the chef of state,(military) an x- soldier under cap can salute the flag and the Departed!
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When I pass all glory flying in the wind I often will salute even without a cover.
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I wear a hat 99% of the time. I always salute during the national anthem or any public gathering were colors are presented and even just walking down the street if I pass a flag. Ialso salute memorials to veterans honoring the fallen. I appreciate the fact it is "legal" to do so very much. But frankly, it is a matter of honor and respect, legal or not! I am more than happy to explain to someone protesting the action to keep their uneducated opinion to themselves!
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I cheated the authorization acts by nearly a decade. Somply because as a veteran, I felt it right to respect the fallen, the national anthem and fellow veterans ( who were general officers, even tho we were retired). Some times those vets would return a finger in a joking attitude.
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Since 2009 it has been regulation that covered veterans (wearing head gear) May officially render hand salute for the approprate rite or ceremony
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Who would ever complain about a military or former military who chose to show respect in a manner recognized by all military personnel? A salute is a mark of respect.
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It's a show of respect. Doesn't matter if someone passed a rule that says we shouldn't. Who's going to stop me?
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