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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In respect to those still serving I don't salute but the clothing does not denote who should receive the honor of a salute. It is not uncommon for children to salute as they have seen adults do so, doesn't change the respect shown...
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So……for a retiree of a prior military, what does it matter? Rules and regs don’t apply to them They’re just honoring comrades
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The real question is who’s going to stop you? I’m pretty sure nobody has ever been arrested or cited for giving a salute. If you feel compelled to render a salute then do it.
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My father passed away 3 years ago. He was a full Colonel, retired from US Army and National Guard. Me and my brothers, all veterans, rendered the hand salute at his funeral while in civilian clothes.
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This isn't a dumb question and I salute you for asking. It shows respect on your part for seeking knowledge. I've always saluted monuments to the fallen and, frankly, I've always saluted our brethren who served in conflicts before my time. To me, it shows deep and abiding respect to both the fallen and those who gave so much of their lives to serve.
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Yes. I am a veteran, and I still salute the anthem/flag. I salute vets i see wearing their Vietnam campaign caps, i even salute my daughter's JROTC captain, who by the way was a legit war hero. My enlistment may have ended, but my honor and respect for my brethren remains.
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Yes, you can salute. This was passed into law under George W Bush. We can salute each other and our flag while in civies. So next time you're at the ball game and the anthem comes up put your fingers to your brow instead of over your heart.
When I worked in MSP I used to stop my walk and salute the flag and the national cemetery every day knowing the law made clear we can do this act of respect and brotherhood.
When I worked in MSP I used to stop my walk and salute the flag and the national cemetery every day knowing the law made clear we can do this act of respect and brotherhood.
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