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11/11/2009 7:11:06 AM EDT
I was just thinking if they could figure out who the Unknown Soldier is through DNA.
Don't forget to thank a veteran today...better yet every day.
11/11/2009 7:13:41 AM EDT
[#1]
Thus defeating the purpose and symbolism of the Tomb of the Unkown Soldier?
11/11/2009 7:27:13 AM EDT
[#2]




Quoted:

I was just thinking if they could figure out who the Unknown Soldier is through DNA.

Don't forget to thank a veteran today...better yet every day.




They can and do. There will never be another 'unknown soldier'.



IIRC, one of them was ID'd through DNA and his body subsequently returned to his family.
Happy(?) Veteran's Day
11/11/2009 7:31:04 AM EDT
[#3]
Quoted:
I was just thinking if they could figure out who the Unknown Soldier is through DNA.
Don't forget to thank a veteran today...better yet every day.


I'd bet they could eventually, but to what ends?  Let the men entombed there rest in peace...
11/11/2009 7:32:49 AM EDT
[#4]
Good post.

Just kidding.
11/11/2009 7:34:41 AM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:

Quoted:
I was just thinking if they could figure out who the Unknown Soldier is through DNA.
Don't forget to thank a veteran today...better yet every day.


They can and do. There will never be another 'unknown soldier'.

IIRC, one of them was ID'd through DNA and his body subsequently returned to his family.


Happy(?) Veteran's Day


I recall this too