A U.S. Army soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery shouted a warning to them Wednesday, Nov. 20, after hearing laughter and chatter from the group accompanying U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegest.
The guest, along with his wife and some of his senior advisers, were taking pictures in front of the grave after the Veterans Day ceremony, when they heard laughter and talk among the group as they left the place. The guard soldier stopped his patrol, stood in front of them and shouted: "All visitors must maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times."
In response to this incident, the Pentagon's chief spokesman said that the soldier "properly and respectfully" reminded those present to respect the sanctity of the place. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is one of the most important American military memorials and is guarded by Army guards around the clock.