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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mike Pesoli

For 1 sentinel, a final walk at Arlington's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Final Walk - (AP)

For the last two years, Army Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Jay has been dutifully guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

Rain or shine, snow or sleet, for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Jay and the other guards on watch duty serve as both protectors and commemorators of a national tribute to America’s unidentified and missing service members.

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