2015 Educational Scholarships
5 years ago
One of the many programs that the Society of the Honor Guard provides is SHGTUS Educational Scholarships to benefit Tomb Guards, their families, and individuals sponsored by Tomb Guards. The scholarships are awarded by the SHGTUS Education Committee on a recurring annual basis to individuals meeting certain criteria specific to each scholarship. The 2015 SHGTUS Scholarship recipients are:
The Adam Dickmyer Memorial Scholarship
Captain Ryan Ball (2003-06)
The Neale Cosby Scholarship
Former Specialist Joshua Wesnidge (2012-14)
The SHGTUS Freedom Scholarship
Ryan Haupt, grandson of George Haupt
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How many steps does the Sentinel take during their 'walk' by the Tomb of the Unknowns and why?
Twenty-one steps. It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary.