Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery

By Sgt. Nancy Deweese, Old Guard Public AffairsMay 26, 2009

A tradition of respect
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A moment of reflection
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Inspection at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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Honoring the Fallen
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Honor Guard stands to represent Army at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
5 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A platoon of Soldiers from Honor Guard Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), stand during a presidential wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The platoon is led by Ca... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Remembering America'a heroes
6 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Sgt. 1st Class Ismael de los Santos, a senior fife insturmentalist with The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, places a flag at a grave in Section 33 of Arlington National Cemetery during Flags In. Since 1948, The Old Guard has been participating in Fla... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
President Obama places wreath
7 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Assisted by Sergeant of the Guard Sgt. 1st Class Alfred Lanier, President Barack H. Obama places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. Obama presented the wreath to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifi... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

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