On June 2, 2025, Sergeant of the Guard Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Jay took his final walk as a Tomb Guard at Arlington National Cemetery. In a powerful farewell, he laid roses at each crypt of the Unknown Soldiers, then walked off the plaza hand in hand with his 8-year-old son, Finn.

Jun 27, 2025 · 8:00 PM UTC

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Replying to @ArlingtonNatl
If this didn’t make you swell with American 🇺🇸 pride; if it doesn’t bring a tear to your eye, then you have no idea what was given by our American heroes, the sacrifice of life, so you can enjoy the Freedom you have, that no other country in the world has. 🙏🇺🇸. God Bless America
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Replying to @ArlingtonNatl
I'm not crying. You're crying. 😢 While the left posts angry TikToks from people who apparently hate our country (and who have lots of metal in their faces), the right does this. ❤️
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Replying to @ArlingtonNatl
Try explaining this to a Democrat. 🇺🇸🙏
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I want to thank all the known and unknown armed forces that have died for my freedom. You , everyone, are my hero's. your sacrifice has made my life of freedom possible. May Father God bless your family's and your memory to them. May the Lord Jesus hold them in his arms until that day, soon to come, that I can personally be welcomed to meet them all. Light the path my hero's I shall be there soon...
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Replying to @ArlingtonNatl
If you haven’t been you must go. It’s even more emotional in person than watching this. It’s a proud, beautiful, sad, patriotic cry. God bless our military and God bless America 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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Replying to @ArlingtonNatl
Thank you for his service. I salute him. Michael Murdock, US Navy Veteran Son of those buried SEC55/473
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Replying to @ArlingtonNatl
This was so moving. Such reverence for the Unknown Soldiers. God Bless them all. Thank you for your deeply committed service Sergeant of the Guard Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Jay
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If this doesn’t make you Love America and those that Serve, I don’t know what will. Thank you Sergeant of the Guard Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Jay.
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Heart wrenching. Touching. Brings me to tears. The honor, love and respect the Tomb Guards have is admirable. Seeing his son in tears touched me even more. Thank you for sharing this. God bless our military and veterans. God bless those who gave all.
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God Bless you Guard Stg. 1st Class Jay, thank you for your service from a grateful Nation. America 🇺🇸 Loves you and Appreciates you
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Replying to @ArlingtonNatl
Sooo moving! Thank you Sir for honoring our heroes! ❤️🫡
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This was so uplifting and I’ll be honest I’m crying. God bless our our troops. God bless our unknown soldiers too.
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Chills... tears... grateful... thank you. 🇺🇸
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Watched every second of that and this old Marine ended up crying like a baby. Semper Fi 🫡 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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Replying to @ArlingtonNatl
RESPECT! Thank you for standing guard of the heroes who have sacrificed everything for our freedom in the greatest country in the world! You, sir, epitomize, CLASS, and all that we should stand for! 🫡 🇺🇸
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Replying to @ArlingtonNatl @GerryCallahan
Very emotional. That man served his country with pride and honor. We need so many more like him.
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This evokes much emotion. Much respect SFC. 🫡
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This would have been more meaningful without the DEI chick and the ridiculous music.
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That is one of the most beautiful, respectful and solemn things I’ve ever witnessed. 🇺🇸❤️
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Sergeant of the Guard, Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Jay, thank you for your dedication and commitment in the beautiful continual tribute honoring our Unknown Souldiers who gave it all. May we never forget and live a life worthy of their sacrifice. 🤍🇺🇸
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Replying to @ArlingtonNatl
The most beautiful and humbling ceremony. Thank you.
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My dad didn’t serve at the tomb, but I feel this one deeply in my bones. I’m so grateful for all those who serve. What an incredible experience for that young man to share with his father. Those are values that will be embedded for life.
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Replying to @ArlingtonNatl
The tears won’t stop flowing. 😭😭😭 May we never drift too far that we lose sight of these moments.
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I’ve been here, easily, over a dozen times and this one got me right there.
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So moving - crying - regal and respect - thank you for showing this and then the example for his son. 🙏😢
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These guys are as locked in as it gets. It’s amazing what they go through and the deep meaning behind it and the honor of the position. What a beautiful memorable moment.
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🥹❤️🇺🇸
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🙏❤️🇺🇸
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Awesome stuff man
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These always get me🥲🙏🏾
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A deeply moving moment not to be forgotten by SFC Andrew Jay, his son, his fellow soldiers and observers. . 🙏🇺🇲
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Replying to @ArlingtonNatl @marilyngale17
🇺🇸✝️🙏🏻♥️
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A man of honor.
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This was so powerful. 🇺🇸
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Replying to @ArlingtonNatl @WesleyHuntTX
Beautiful…professional….inspiring. Thank you, Sgt. 1st Class Jay.
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Replying to @ArlingtonNatl
I can hear the chants from the changing of the guards from the tombstone of my great-grandparents at Arlington National Cemetery when it’s a clear day. Whenever I visit them, we visit the Unknown, too. It’s a short walk giving time to reflect on all those who came before us.
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