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
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Edited 8 y ago
Posted 8 y ago
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If a friend, family member or any veteran is being buried and im present i will salute them. Anyone who has the nerve to interupt or chastise me for doing so well as we say in the Navy better stand by their lines. They're about to run into heavy seas
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in this day and ace when it has been acceptable to take a knee by those high paid ball players. I say a
a vet or mil. pers out of uniform can salute if they so desire. As for me I will plage my hand over my heart when I need or want to pay tribute. I was taught this as a child 69 years ago. ET PO2/SGT
a vet or mil. pers out of uniform can salute if they so desire. As for me I will plage my hand over my heart when I need or want to pay tribute. I was taught this as a child 69 years ago. ET PO2/SGT
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Being out of uniform implies that you may actually do what you want. However, I think that it is act of admiration. But it not something you are forced to do by any regulations.
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National Defense Authorization blah, blah, blah, notwithstanding, salute what you want, when you want. It's a display of respect. The respect is yours to display, so use it respectfully.
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Have been out of uniform for 50 years and have always saluted the flag and the fallen.
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At a military memorial ceremony in 2017 at the Riverside National Cemetery, I and other veteran attendees were specifically and officially invited bybthe presiding officer to render a hand salute during the playing of taps.
Case closed.
Case closed.
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