Canadian Unknown Soldier Change of Guard

Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, National War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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• Tomb
• Unknown
• Soldier
• Guard
• Ottawa
• Canadian
• Forces
• Army
• Piper

[soapbox187]

is this only fpr ceremonial occasions? when i went to ottawa, there were no guards at that monument and we got up nice and close to it

[NatoBro]

@soapbox187 From what I understand, it is manned during the tourist season

[andygr62]

I'm afraid the female just proves that women do NOT look good in ceremonial dress. She is far too short (looks silly) - her drill is awful! If she can't do the drill movements without moving her body she should NOT be there. It lessens the solemnity of the Changing of the Guard. She stands out for all the wrong reasons. More drill exercise is needed. Bending the knee to come to attention??? Please!

[NatoBro]

@andygr62 That's how we come to attention in the Canadian Forces, Britain, Australia..... See a pattern here?

[CaptTMoney]

@NatoBro females suck at everything military..thats why we call them wookies brah

[NatoBro]

@CaptTMoney That's quite the blanket statement. After 27 years in, I have come to know quite a few women that can hold their own. And not all men do "everything military" great either.

[fstwrtr]

Every county guards their tomb according to their own traditions.  None is better then another.. ALL of these ceremonies must be respected.

[JDUDE1102]

please listen to this guy/girl. this person has a point all our militaries have different ways of guarding a tomb. we should all respect the fallen soldiers and stop fighting about whos guards are best

[Majoraspirit]

@CaptTMoney You are a waste of sperm.

[CheckM8King2]

@z0mb1nat3r I would agree with that accessment...

[z0mb1nat3r]

i've been watching the guard changes at the unknown soldier tombs for a few hours now, it's kind of funny seeing how each country does it differently. just personally, the Eastern Europeans are the most interesting. they just look like clockwork machines clicking into place. not to imply any favouritism or disregard for one country over another. just an observation.

[andygr62]

nichtausDeutschlan - it's called Freedom of Speech. Something your name states you've only had for 70 years. Feel free to disagree and be wrong! read my lips - I will not be replying further. If you want to waste your time replying feel free. It will be a waste of time as I have life which does not include answering fools who only appreciate kack! She is grim - full stop!

[nichtausDeutschlan]

@andygr62 Who are you to criticise?

[andygr62]

All you fucking idiots that say I'm wrong. Have a look at 13 seconds - bending the knee to do a movement. Have a look at 20 seconds where she doesn't even LIFT the knee. You fucking morons! fyi I am NOT an American which is why I'm criticising! The Canadians are normally shit hot with drill - she however is not. Now go and get a life.

[matthmatthmatth]

@andygr62 You've proven you don't know anything if it's not done the AMERICAN way.