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He was at a cemetery for a memorial service for fallen soldiers. Not a good time to start breaking out in song and bouncing along to the national anthem.
It just isn't.
Just say it -- just say -- oh dear that wasn't right. And leave it at that -- don't justify, excuse, rationalize....he goofed.
I wonder how many of the people who are defending the weird, childish behavior wouldn't hesitate to correct their own 5 year old if their child behaved like that in the same situation.
Death of our fallen should not mean singing and enjoying.
Then maybe, I should have stopped the ceremony, walked over to the family members and told the to shut up?
BTW, I'm pretty sure I've lost more friends in the military than you, I've lost 16 friends in 1 accident? What about you. SO for you to attempt to lecture me about what should or should not happen, is far from your resume.....
And, here is one that the Commander in Chief might want to study...
7. On the command FALL IN or on the command of execution ATTENTION of Demonstrator, ATTENTION. 8. Bring the heels together sharply on line, with the toes pointing out equally, forming an angle of 45-degrees. Rest the weight of the body evenly on the heels and balls of both feet. Keep the legs straight without locking the knees. Hold the body erect with the hips level, chest lifted and arched, and the shoulders square. 9. Keep the head erect and face straight to the front with the chin drawn in so that the alignment of the head and neck is vertical. 10. Let the arms hang straight without stiffness. Curl the fingers so that the tips of the thumbs are alongside and touching the first joint of the forefingers. Keep the thumbs straight along the seams of the trouser leg with the first joint of the fingers touching the trousers. 11. Remain silent and do not move unless otherwise directed.
You're welcome. Let us know if "stand at attention" confuses you.
What is attention to a non-military personnel? You've failed...
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