Eye To Eye: Tomb Guards (CBS News)

Guarding the Tomb Of The Unknowns is one of U.S. military's highest honors. Chip Reid speaks to Specialist Jason Magnuson and Sgt. Raymond Malcolm about their sacred positions. (CBSNews.com)

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[ohbabycarpediem]

the most telling sentence said "just because somebody can't see it, doesn't mean that it shouldn't be shined." notice how sgt. malcom steps back as the interviewer steps towards him. you can see how much he has put into this commitment aside from the physical preparation. outstanding.

[cadetkb]

These Soldiers should get a pay raise.

[hotdog2020]

respect guys!

[SuperBroomBrooom]

its pretty sad that no one else respects the other guards around the world

[traceur4God]

0:53 to the right, is that an Army JROTC cadet? LoL!!!

[mrsmalenasanchez]

Great coverage of this sacred tradition. I would love a chance to meet the 2 people who disliked this video. God help you if I find our your an American.

[bordone]

@dmedicFF and too you as well

[dmedicFF]

@bordone Not sure it would be that easy or successful, but good enough. Merry Christmas to you....

[bordone]

@dmedicFF it is true we dont have DNA on every citizen in the U.S., however we dont need too. all we would need is a DNA sample from one of the unknown and input that data into the registry and hit the search button (over simplifying) It would literary take hours not days months or years to bring up possible matches. Even a distant cousin would still show as a possible and that's a starting point. I have nothing against the guard. I want to see the unknown recognized for there service

[dmedicFF]

@bordone Another thing is, not only do the Sentinels pay homage to the Unknowns, they serve as a continual reminder to us, of the sacrifices made for our freedoms. I understand that nowadays not many people care about that, but still many do.

[dmedicFF]

@bordone Yeah but you said "the guard would no longer be needed". Youre one of few who make comments that imply the Tomb Guards are a waste of time and money. We do not have DNA on every single American who ever lived, in order to compare. Even if we did, as I said below it would be an extremely arduous and even impossible venture. Certainly more complicated and expensive than keeping the Guards in place.

[bordone]

@dmedicFF check the comment above this one. I ran out of character space. I don't want you to demonize me for simply trying to identify the remains of unknown fallen solders who gave there everything defending our great country. in my and a lot of peoples opinion they deserve to be identified and recognized to there brave service. The memorial could easily remain as tribute and the old guard can remain at the cemetery continuing their mission. It really wouldn't change that aspect.