Nov 8, 2021
Col. Patrick Roddy Jr. ’99 leads the Army’s oldest active-duty regiment, the 3rd U.S. Infantry, which is tasked with a host of high-profile responsibilities, including conducting military funerals at Arlington National Cemetery and nonstop watch over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. In this episode, Roddy takes us inside the preparation, detail and demands behind those two solemn duties, and shares other fascinating information visitors may not know about these national landmarks.
Show Notes:
Holy Cross Magazine profile on Roddy (Fall 2021)
3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
Arlington National Cemetery Website
A Short History of Arlington National Cemetery Property
Tomb of the Unknown Solider 100th Anniversary
A Century of Honor: A Commemorative Guide to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier