Tomb of the Unknown Soldier


Soldiers Never Die Until They Are Forgotten

Tomb Guards Never Forget

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Centennial

One Hundred Years of Sacrifice

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

~ 1921 to 2021 ~

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Society of the Honor Guard

Education. Preservation. Assistance.

Continuing the Mission

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Serving at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Tomb) was a defining period in the lives of Tomb Guards. Although Tomb Guards come from every state in the United States of America (U.S.) and every walk of life, they are forever bonded through their shared experience of service at the Tomb. A strong bond was formed through an extremely demanding and humbling experience.

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Breaking Ground: America’s First Black Tomb Guard

August 15, 2022

Society Legacy Member, Phil Garrison recently told us that his documentary short, “Breaking Ground: America’s First Black Tomb Guard” has been officially accepted to a second film festival! The first...

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Sentinels Connecting with Veterans

August 13, 2022

The Society is contacted daily with the public asking questions, requesting presentations, or just wanting to share photos. So when the following email came in from a hospice nurse, it caught our...

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Membership

Our membership consists of former and current Tomb Guards, family members of deceased Tomb Guards, and patriotic individuals and organizations that have an affinity for the Society mission. Some of the benefits we offer are:

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The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (SHGTUS) is able to provide our programs, events, assistance, scholarships, and services due to the generosity of its members, organizations, and individuals. SHGTUS does not receive institutional funding. Note: The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a 501(c)(3) organization, so your contributions may be fully tax deductible.

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