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.
Edited 8 y ago
Posted 8 y ago
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I was wearing my Vietnam Veteran hate and an immigrant saluted me and thanked me for my service so I would say that a salute shows respect. Any time any were when showing respect.
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Showing respect to our fallen brothers and sisters transcends any regulations.
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Thank You for the question. I had not much thought about it before. Navy does not salute uncovered, and covers are removed when going indoors, thus no salutes indoors. But now, as a civilian, veteran, my response is "Why not?" I have followed the hand over heart custom, with hat in hand if present. I have been ashamed of those who did not show respect. Now, it finally occurs to me, thanks to the question, that actually anyone can hand salute, for any reason. To show respect. (Any rules existing for active duty folks could be observed, mostly, of course.)
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Not like you going get arrested or anything. You want render that salute just salute.
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there's a video of former Sec of State George Schultz talking about saluting the war cemetery of Leningrad during diplomatic talks.
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If you served in the Military, it’s okay and respectful to salute with your hat on!! You are not only being respectful, it’s about respect and perfectly legal!! Doesn’t matter even if your wearing civics!!
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