Posted on Mar 24, 2016
Can soldiers in civilian clothes salute a fallen comrade memorial?
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I recently visited the Fallen Warriors Memorial on Cutten Road in Spring, TX. While I was there, I noticed a Veteran wearing a Vietnam hat and although I wanted to walk over to him and shake his hand, I decided to back off as he was paying his respects; however, prior to him leaving he stood in front of the memorial, came to attention and held a salute for a few seconds before bringing it down. So my question is actually coming from me as I've felt compelled to salute as well, but have refrained as I'm not sure what is correct.
Saluting
Customs and Courtesies
Fallen Soldiers
Memorial
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Ask any war veteran not to salute a fallen comrade they served with. Especially one that died in front of them, or saving their own life. In a civilian sense, would you ever tell a mother she has no right to weep over her fallen child?
If you can honestly say you would tell a veteran they can not salute a fallen brother/sister in arms, please wait for me to stand clear. I don't want to get any of you on me.
If you can honestly say you would tell a veteran they can not salute a fallen brother/sister in arms, please wait for me to stand clear. I don't want to get any of you on me.
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Yes! Its a sign of respect! If you served especially during wartime and in combat you earned the right to salute!
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Note on this subject. It's not against the law to salute at the National Anthem being played, Taps honoring the Fallen or at retreat. Even.if it were against the law, I'd still salute.
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I have to jump back in here. I think the direction in this is backwards, probably it should be about what to do when you see blatant DISrespect for the flag or the anthem. Like stepping on it, spitting on it, burning it... etc.
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I am retired USAF. I always render a hand salute during the playing of t he National Anthem, retreat, military funerals, passing of the colors. To show my respect.
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Anyone who would oppose someone rendering a salute out of a respect for another, living or dead, is a complete ass. Any person that would condemn rendering a salute to a fallen comrade, doubtless needs extensive mental health counseling and training on social integration. Opposition to saluting in this situation indicates a thought process of extremism, intolerance, control of others, non-plasticity, and is dangerously anti-social.
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If you voted anything except yes then you are an ignorant sob, and probably was a very sorry servicemember, if in fact you had ever been one.
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When the national anthem is played it is appropriate for you to salute. It signifies you are a veteran.
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