Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, September 18, 2012
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified...
for the Lord your God goes with you,
He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:6
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has been guarded continuously since April 6, 1948. Although a shelter was built for the guards to use in times of extreme weather, most of the men decline to use it. The Tomb's honor guard comes from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). You can read more about them at www.army.mil/oldguard.
There is something that strongly pulls at the heart to see these young men continuing to guard in the pouring rain. They are ordinary human beings like you and I, but their strength, courage and dedication go above and beyond the normal call of duty as they refuse to abandon, even for a moment, a poignant symbol of the greatness of this country and the longevity of its memory and love for its fallen heroes.
You and I also have someone who stands guard - One who never slumbers or sleeps and who will not leave us or forsake us, no matter what is happening in our lives. How blessed we are to have the Creator God as our strength and shield.
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Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm has bound the restless wave,
Who bids he might ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep.
O hear us as we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea.
The Faith We Sing, No. 2191
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