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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I entered basic training in 1978 and learned that it was required to recognize Officers with a salute, even when I was not in uniform. When I was in college many times I would pass the U.S.A. flag I would salute. I always stop my car and get out stand at attention and salute the hearst that is carrying a veteran. When I hear taps I stand, face the music and salute. It is with great honor, respect, and service that I stand at attention and salute.
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I would only ask you this...do you feel that that person who fought and died for your freedoms deserves the honor, the answer should be yes...
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Once you become a soldier, you remain so forever. You always show respect to those living and those gone.
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How odd that this question just showed up in my inbox. Im going to a memorial next weekend, so i'm glad this popped up. Thank you.
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I've done maybe 10 funerals as color guard. I have seen non-uniformed vets salute the fallen.
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But non of your business
Nothing had to be written down other than what our Founding Fathers wrote down to be able to, in civilian clothes, salute any darn time you fell like it!
Nothing had to be written down other than what our Founding Fathers wrote down to be able to, in civilian clothes, salute any darn time you fell like it!
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To me, it's just showing respect. The dumbest thing to do is confronting a Soldier on doing what he knows in his heart is the right thing to do.
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