Does anyone ever stop to consider the individuals who sacrificed themselves for us? Notwithstanding when this kind of thing is conveyed to our consideration, we tend to continue advancing with life, continually underestimating freedom. We're frequently lying in our own particular depression, never acknowledging how incredible our lives genuinely are. There are a couple of uncommon individuals who realize that it won't keep going forever. They risk their own lives to ensure that we keep our freedom. They choose to fight our battles for us, in light of the fact that they adore their country. These individuals are soldiers.

On March 1st, 1921, an American soldier by the name “known but to god” was buried on a Virginia hillside overlooking the Potomac River and the city of Washington D.C. The burial site of the Unknown Soldier is placed in Arlington National Cemetery which symbolizes pride and veneration for American veterans.

The white marble sarcophagus has a level of confronted shape and distinct corners and edges by sections set into the surface. Etched into the tomb, which faces Washington D.C., are three Greek figures symbolizing peace, victory, and valor. Recorded on the back of the tomb are the words:

“Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to god”

The Tomb sarcophagus was put over the grave of the Unknown Soldier of World War I. West of the World War I Unknown are the tombs of unknowns from World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam. Those three crypts are marked with white marble chunks flush with the court.

Various ceremonies are performed yearly at the Tomb to respect these unknowns and to demonstrate the country's admiration for individuals from the United States Armed Forces. The most outstanding of such functions are wreath-laying services that happen on National occasions, for example, Memorial Day or Veteran's Day, where the President or his designee lays a wreath to stamp the national recognition of that day or the changing of the guards. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is watched 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and in any climate by Tomb Guard sentinels. Sentinels, all volunteers, are thought to be the best of the elite third U.S. Infantry Regiment, headquartered at Fort Myer, Va. The guard is alternated every hour on the hour October 1 to March 31 in an elaborate ritual. From April 1 through September 30, there are more than double the opportunities to view the change for the reason that another change is added on every half hour.

Duty time when not "walking" is spent in the Tomb Guard Quarters below the Memorial Display Room of the Memorial Amphitheater where they study cemetery "knowledge," clean their weapons, and help the rest of their relief prepare for the Changing of the Guard. The guards also train on their days off. The Guards of Honor at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are highly motivated and are proud to honor all American service members who are "Known But to God."

Arlington National Cemetery is home to these unknown soldiers from World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. The unknown service member from the Vietnam War was conveyed by an Army caisson from the Capitol to the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day, May 28, 1984. The Unknown service member from the Vietnam War was designated by Medal of Honor presented by President Reagan while he resided over the funeral.

The remains of the Vietnam Unknown were unearthed May 14, 1998. In view of mitochondrial DNA testing, Department of Defense researchers recognized the remaining parts as those of Air Force first Lt. Michael Joseph Blassie, who was shot down close to A Loc, Vietnam, in 1972. It has been chosen that the sepulcher that contained the Vietnam Unknown will stay empty. The grave spread has been replaced with the engraving "Respecting and Keeping Faith with America's Missing Servicemen, 1958-1975."

The Tomb of the Unknowns symbolizes those of America who gave their lives in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam in defense of the Nation’s integrity, honor, and tranquility.