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Looks like a sailor down at Capitol. From the honor guard. (Original Post)
GreatCaesarsGhost
Jul 2020
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sweetloukillbot
(11,128 posts)1. Details?
Attack? Randomly keel over?
GreatCaesarsGhost
(8,585 posts)3. Looks like from the heat and standing ther so long.
nolabear
(42,001 posts)4. Passed out, poor man. Seven now carrying the casket.
I hope theyre kind to him.
Tess49
(1,580 posts)6. Looked like he just collapsed. Maybe standing too long without moving knees which can
restrict circulation and lead to fainting? Maybe the heat?
greatauntoftriplets
(175,764 posts)2. CNN mentioned it briefly.
I guess it's hotter than hell there today. Poor guy, I hope that Spanky keeps his mouth shut about it.
demmiblue
(36,909 posts)5. I feel for him.
electric_blue68
(14,978 posts)7. Aww, poor man. Heat, standing still too long? , etc
Feel better sir! ❤️
Basic LA
(2,047 posts)8. Dress blues are thick wool.
If that's the uniform, it's not for summer.
Baked Potato
(7,733 posts)9. Mine were polyester, ARMY.
Ilsa
(61,709 posts)10. He was navy, wearing whites.
I was surprised he was the only one, considering the others were wearing navy blue and black.
I can't imagine having to stand motionless in the heat and humidity like that.
Baked Potato
(7,733 posts)11. The Honor Guard troops were probably rehearsing for hours for this.
Its common for detailed troops preparing for funerals, parades, etc to rehearse for days to put on a good showing for the public. These Honorable troops were probably up at 0-Dark thirty getting uniforms ready and last minute rehearsals.
Ilsa
(61,709 posts)13. I don't doubt it. They were perfectly in sync. nt
LexVegas
(6,120 posts)12. First thing they taught us at military school. Don't lock your knees. nt