Memorial Day 06

[SOONERSRBETTER]

you already ask that danials, dont nag...people dont like naggers
lol

[mountaineer]

I have to say that the entire weekend was very impressive. There is no telling how many veterans went away feeling more appreciated for their great sacrifices ( I notice a number of them wiping tears away). And, families of fallen soldiers no doubt felt a sense of honor for their loved ones.

I watched cadets in the middle of the night, by themselves with nobody watching but maybe one family member or CAP member, going through the precise Guard sequences flawlessly-often while they were so tired they were visibly shaky.

You all completed an honorable duty. It is young men and women like you who will keep the Spirit of American Freedom alive in coming generations. Your example will affect many young people in coming years to consider the price of their freedom and to do something about it.

For that you should feel a great sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Mission accomplished.

The Creed of the Sentinels
Those Who Guard the Tomb of the Unknowns

My dedication to this sacred duty
Is total and wholehearted

In the responsibility bestowed on me
Never will I falter

And with dignity and perseverance
My standard will remain perfection.

Through the years of diligence and praise
And the discomfort of the elements
I will walk my tour in humble reverence
To the best of my ability.

It is he who commands the respect I protect
His bravery that made us so proud.

Surrounded by well meaning crowds by day
Alone in the thoughtful peace of night

This soldier will in honored Glory rest
Under my eternal vigilance.

[Dingus]

shut up ross,

[Dingus]

did anyone see team stud on the front page of the newspaper, of the tulsa world to day

[SOONERSRBETTER]

DONT BE MAD DANIALS I WAS JK.

[SOONERSRBETTER]

did yall get pics. or video on it?

[Major Destruction]

There's some video from Fox 23 here.

[SOONERSRBETTER]

Very cool weston and Neely

[1LT Leskowat]

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Announcement:

This weekend, cadets of United States Air Force Auxiliary (Civil Air Patrol) perform the annual re-enactment of the Guarding of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Floral Havens Cemetery around the clock from Saturday at 1:00 pm until Monday at 5:00 pm. This event cannot be witnessed anywhere else in the U.S, at any time, other than in Arlington National Cemetery .

The cadets have performed the re-enactment annually every Memorial Day Weekend for over a decade to honor those who have borne the burden of our freedom with their own lives.

The Honor Guard sentinels guard Floral Haven’s massive, full-scale replica of the tomb 24 hours per day, Saturday through Monday, in exacting detail and precision with an elaborate changing of the guard ceremony every thirty minutes. Taps is played periodically by a live bugler. Enhanced security guard forces and lighting provide a safe and inviting environment to view the non-stop activities of the sentinels. There is ample opportunity to take pictures and video. Floral Havens Cemetery is located in Broken Arrow , OK on 129th E. Ave. between 61st St. and 71st St .

The basic sequence of the Changing of the Guard is shown here in photos. The outgoing guard walks his post while the Sergeant of the Guard inspects the incoming guard and his 14 lb. M1 rifle. Every detail of the ceremony is based on 21-count movements in honor of the 21 Gun Salute used to honor our fallen soldiers, sailors, and airmen.

The Starbase Composite Squadron of the United States Air Force Auxiliary is the only unit in the nation in addition to the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Regiment that is authorized to perform the Guarding of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Changing of the Guard ceremony. Its cadets have trained shoulder-to-shoulder with the 3rd Infantry sentinels in Arlington National Cemetery , West Virginia , who have guarded the Tomb of the Unknown in Arlington National Cemetery , every minute of every day since 1937.

Jeff Leskowat, software engineer in the Operations and Technology Division, is an officer in the Civil Air Patrol and the father of three cadets, one of whom guards the tomb this weekend.

[Dingus]

WOW, those r some of the best pictures that anyone could take (especially of me and my trumpet), thank you Mr. Leskowat, you are one of the best Senior members in the entire squadron, all the Senior members do so much for us, and i think y the squadron is so good it is because the Senior members, you guys give up so much for us and the money THANK YOU WE COULDN'T HAVE DONE ANYTHING WITH OUT YOU GUYS

[Honey]

Hey, what were you looking at as we were marching out?

[Dingus]

who me??

[Dingus]

ooohhh u said something and i twitced my neck for a sec, i saw the video, or thats when we did a prastice run