Lone Marine Holds Salute For Three Hours To Pay Respect For Fallen Soldiers

May 30, 2019 by apost team

As Memorial Day passes by on the calendar, you may be wondering what exactly this important holiday means. Many people have a barbeque or join a parade to recognize the holiday, but some people aren't quite sure what it all means. Memorial Day is a meaningful day, and everybody finds their own unique way to celebrate.

Whether it be honoring your own family members that have died in combat, having a get together to remember the fallen, or some other way, it’s important to give recognition to those that have served and paid the ultimate sacrifice.

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Whatever the case may be, the last Monday of every May is spent honoring those that have died in active military service. But one man is making headlines around the world for the way that he remembers the fallen.

This man certainly knows how to honor our soldiers with his own unique and interesting type of performance. The man’s name is Staff Sergeant Tim Chambers, and he has earned his own nickname as the Saluting Marine for his actions during an event called Rolling Thunder/Ride for Freedom.

During this event that is held every Memorial Day in Washington, DC, Sgt. Chambers decides to honor the fallen by sanding at attention for hour-long periods of time.

The event centers itself around honoring the United States veterans, as well as raising awareness for issues such as prisoners of war and soldiers that are missing in action. But when Sgt. Chambers shows up, everyone knows exactly what he’s going to do and the amazing reason why.

Adorned in his Marine uniform, Sgt. Chambers stands on the grounds holding his salute for anywhere between three to four hours. Although it can be demanding and hard to keep the pose, he does it for all of the soldiers that have fallen while fighting for a greater good. You’ll never hear him complain about his duty, however.

He knows just how much the salute means to him and our country.

You can watch a video of Sgt. Chamber’s salute below. This video is from 2013, where he held the stance while suffering from a broken wrist. His pose is highly regarded among the community, and others are very thankful for how he showcases his gratitude and tribute to fallen soldiers.

What do you think about the Saluting Marine? Let us know in the comments below and tell those who could use some inspiration in their lives.