Our mission begins with remembrance. “Soldiers never die until they are forgotten. Tomb Guards never forget.” This is the motto of the Tomb Guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We share this sentiment. All veterans deserve to be remembered, especially when they have given everything including their identity in defense of our country and the American way of life.

Our next objective is to raise a generation of youth with a mindset of honor. The sixth line of the sentinel’s creed reads, “My standard will remain perfection.” The youth who train to serve on the Youth on Guard team learn, through striving for perfection, about duty, honor, and respect. This shapes each one to be an individual whose character and actions are fashioned to reflect the honor that the Unknowns deserve. 

Lastly, we desire to provide an opportunity for healing. Many people have lost loved ones in service to our nation, or have made sacrifices themselves, and are unable to visit Arlington National Cemetery. Our re-enactment provides an avenue for those people to see that these sacrifices were not made in vain; that they, or their loved ones, are remembered for their service.