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Looks like a sailor down at Capitol. From the honor guard. (Original Post) GreatCaesarsGhost Jul 2020 OP
Details? sweetloukillbot Jul 2020 #1
Looks like from the heat and standing ther so long. GreatCaesarsGhost Jul 2020 #3
Passed out, poor man. Seven now carrying the casket. nolabear Jul 2020 #4
Looked like he just collapsed. Maybe standing too long without moving knees which can Tess49 Jul 2020 #6
CNN mentioned it briefly. greatauntoftriplets Jul 2020 #2
I feel for him. demmiblue Jul 2020 #5
Aww, poor man. Heat, standing still too long? , etc electric_blue68 Jul 2020 #7
Dress blues are thick wool. Basic LA Jul 2020 #8
Mine were polyester, ARMY. Baked Potato Jul 2020 #9
He was navy, wearing whites. Ilsa Jul 2020 #10
The Honor Guard troops were probably rehearsing for hours for this. Baked Potato Jul 2020 #11
I don't doubt it. They were perfectly in sync. nt Ilsa Jul 2020 #13
First thing they taught us at military school. Don't lock your knees. nt LexVegas Jul 2020 #12

Tess49

(1,580 posts)
6. Looked like he just collapsed. Maybe standing too long without moving knees which can
Mon Jul 27, 2020, 02:07 PM
Jul 2020

restrict circulation and lead to fainting? Maybe the heat?

greatauntoftriplets

(175,764 posts)
2. CNN mentioned it briefly.
Mon Jul 27, 2020, 01:56 PM
Jul 2020

I guess it's hotter than hell there today. Poor guy, I hope that Spanky keeps his mouth shut about it.

Ilsa

(61,709 posts)
10. He was navy, wearing whites.
Mon Jul 27, 2020, 03:07 PM
Jul 2020
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.
Mon Jul 27, 2020, 03:53 PM
Jul 2020

It’s 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.

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