“Eyes Right!”
Belgian boy salutes Canadian troops, gets recognition in return
As they march together, soldiers use the command “Eyes Right!” to salute a foreign dignitary or a leader as a mark of respect.
The U.S. Military has the following procedure for the “Eyes Right!” command.
In this case, Canadian troops were marching on the road after attending a memorial service. A little Belgian boy waited for them patiently and when the soldiers approached, he stood erect and salute them.
The boy has saluted soldiers in the past, but none have ever responded. Troops usually are ordered to ignore spectators. Breaking this rule can also have stiff consequences; for example, a band leader was fired for smiling at Obama during the march.
But in the case of the young Belgian boy, the leader of the Canadian troops marching issued the command “Eyes Right!” and all the troops followed the order. They looked at the boy as a sign of respect.
Source: Digital Journal
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Powerful! ❤
I played this video over and over again. and love it.
Awww… 🙂 ❤
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That’s nice of the troops to acknowledge the honor given them by the little boy. I think that they are not aware what gift they bestowed upon this young man.
Did you see how excited that little boy? That story will go down in history.
It’s things like this that make me proud of where I live!
Yes! Proud to be Canadian!
Just taking time during half time at my son’s football game to catch up on some reading. So glad I took the time to read this Seeker. That child will never forget the moment and our military just showed atheir own compassion and respect!
Now, I am taking time to respond. Show it to your son, it’s an enjoyable video and makes me proud to be a Canadian.
…and all the troops followed the order, tears to my eyes… It must be a life-long memory for the boy. Thank you for the post, Perpetua!
Isn’t that amazing! Yes, the boy, I’m tickled pink for the boy. Glad to share it, Amy.
Recognition – probably the one thing we all crave…
And I recognize that gravatar!
How gorgeous – both the saluting young boy and the troop leader’s recognition of respect from someone so young – brings tears to the eyes!
Isn’t it eh? I was so excited for that young man. Soon your son will be marching along 🙂