2006-12-30 12:38:30 · 9 answers · asked by litared 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
A man for every side of the coffin. Duh!
2006-12-30 12:40:13 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are the ones who carry the casket to the place of rest. They are the guards of the casket.
2006-12-30 20:46:45 · answer #2 · answered by Jorge's Wife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Upon the coffin's arrival at the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol a short service (the official "state funeral") is given with members of Congress present.
Afterwards, the late president's body lies in state for public viewing. Although lying in state continues through the night, it differs from lying in repose. The honor guard, whose members represent each of the armed services, maintain a vigil over the remains throughout the period of time the remains lie in state. Public viewing is allowed continuously during the lying in state until one hour before the departure ceremony.
2006-12-30 21:18:25 · answer #3 · answered by Akkita 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
those are guards and they are guarding the casket. I think they swap off every hour. Nice ceremony.
2006-12-30 20:41:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thebonniebrae is right. You never know when the dead will return to life and start attacking people. Cant leave that coffin alone.
2006-12-30 20:44:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is the honors watch The coffin will never be left alone.
2006-12-30 20:42:50 · answer #6 · answered by pooterilgatto 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They represent each branch of the military..... army, navy, air force and marines.
cjs
2006-12-30 20:40:20 · answer #7 · answered by QueenChristine 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
to carry it
2006-12-30 20:40:17 · answer #8 · answered by Leveler 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in case he comes back to life, they're there to make sure he doesn't go on a rampage.
2006-12-30 20:40:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋