Dan Gadberry
August 3, 2019 at 12:26 AM ·
Give Us A Call And Schedule Your Car
Just A Reminder
Its That Time Of The Year. Slow Down For Cone Zones
Wheel-In Motor Movie
April 14 at 2:57 AM ·
Calling out for help
Today Monday, April 13th someone got on top of the Wheel-In Box Office and cut down and thieved the Iconic Wheel-In Entrance Wagon Wheel. That Wagon Wheel has been the center piece of the Entrance to The Wheel-In since our opening in 1953.
The Wagon Wheel is invaluable, as it is not only a part of the Wheel-In, but also a part of the family
We are offering a $500 reward and a Life Time Pass to The Wheel-In for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of whomever stole this invaluable iconic symbol of The 68 year old Wheel-In Motor Movie
Please Share and help us find our Wagon Wheel
To whom ever had the guts to climb up and cut down the Wheel-In Entrance Wagon Wheel. Return it undamaged immediately. We will not stop until we find it and you.
Thank You
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR is considered an ESSENTIAL BUSINESS. YES! We are continuing to take appointments through this difficult time. If you have an emergency and need your vehicle repaired in a hurry, give us a call! If you never were able to get your vehicle in for repair cause you needed it to get to work, now's your chance! We will continue to practice safe distancing and cleaning practices to protect everyone. You're even welcome to drop off and pick up before/after hours to avoid any additional contact. All transactions (appointments and payments) can be made over the phone. We're here to help and here for you!
So much respect to these men!!!
Crystal Beauchemin
October 9, 2019 at 12:42 AM ·
On Jeopardy the other night, the final question was: “How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the Tomb of the Unknown?”
All three missed it.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
1. How many steps does the guard take during his
walk across the Tomb of the Unknown and why?
21 steps. It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary.
2. How long does he wait after his about face to begin his return walk and why?
21 seconds for the same reason as above.
3. Why are his gloves wet?
His gloves are moistened to prevent his losing his grip on the rifle.
4. Does he carry his rifle on the same shoulder all the time and if not, why not?
He carries the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb. After his march across the path, he executes an about face and moves the rifle to the outside shoulder.
5. How often are the guards changed?
Guards are changed every thirty minutes, twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year.
6. What are the physical traits of the guard limited to?
For a person to apply for guard duty at the tomb, he must be between 5' 10' and 6' 2' tall and his waist size cannot exceed 30.' Other requirements of the Guard:
They must commit 2 years of life to guard the tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty for the rest of their lives.
They cannot swear in public for the rest of their lives and cannot disgrace the uniform {fighting} or the tomb in any way. After two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on their lapel signifying they served as guard of the tomb. There are only 400 presently worn.
The guard must obey these rules for the rest of their lives or give up the wreath pin.
The shoes are specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat and cold from their feet. There are metal heel plates that extend to the top of the shoe in order to make the loud click as they come to a halt.
There are no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform.
Guards dress for duty in front of a full-length mirror.
The first six months of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone, nor watch TV.
All off duty time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. A guard must memorize who they are and where they are interred.
Among the notables are: President Taft, Joe E. Lewis {the boxer} and Medal of Honor recipient Audie Murphy, {the most decorated soldier of WWII} of Hollywood fame.
Every guard spends five hours a day getting his uniforms ready for guard duty.
ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.
In 2003 as Hurricane Isabelle was approaching Washington , DC , our US Senate/House took 2 days off with anticipation of the storm. On the ABC evening news, it was reported that because of the dangers from the hurricane, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment.
They respectfully declined the offer, 'No way, Sir!' Soaked to the skin, marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding the Tomb was not just an assignment, it was the highest honor that can
be afforded to a serviceperson.
The tomb has been patrolled continuously, 24/7, since 1930.
God Bless and Keep Them
I don't usually suggest that many posts be forwarded, but I'd be very proud if this one reached as many people as possible.
We can be very proud of our young men and women in the service no matter where they serve.
Duty - Honor - Country
IN GOD WE TRUST — with Herbert F Wieland.
