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 salute is a friendly gesture that shows respect among military and Veterans.
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That is 100% acceptable for off duty military personnel to render a salute. I did this as a soldier and veteran. It’s an honor.
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The regulation explains how to salute, and when to salute. It does NOT prohibit salutes.
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Now, in this time of COVID, our rendering a hand salute to a fellow Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine, Coast Guardsman, and now Guardians is a very fine way to show our bond and remain socially distant. I have been out of active service for quite a while but once the NDAA was passed I gladly began rendering hand salutes whenever the Colors are presented, the National Anthem is played, or Taps is called. As a member of the American Legion and Military Officers Association, I salute my fellows as a sign of respect and the love of our service. I even find myself saluting the highway memorial signs of our fallen, and senior officers whom I encounter (those salutes are always returned followed by great conversations).
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WTH kind of question is this... someone tell Sen Dole that he was improper with saluting President Bush.
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Anyone else find it ridiculous we had to have some pos politician write up some legislation to give us permission to salute our mf flag?
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I am unshaven, smelly and in civilian clothes saluting the Audie Murphy Memorial on a mountain ridge on the Appalachian Trail where his plane crashed. I felt honored!
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1LT Peter Duston
And when I walk through the lobby of the Bangor International Airport. I stop, come to full attention and salute the POW/MIA Memorial in the middle of everything.
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I have saluted foreign born foreign country veterans in their casket..... The fact that they are a veteran doesn't change!
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