A soldier places his flag on the grave of strangers during a torrential rain | WBNS-10TV Columbus, Ohio

Prior to Memorial Day weekend, an "old guard" soldier paid tribute to a deceased member of the military service by presenting an impressive display of patriotism at Arlington National Cemetery. Last week, a member of the 3rd American Infantry Regiment was seen laying a flag on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier as the rain beat, gaining admiration for the tribute.

The Army Regiment released moving photos of the moment on its Facebook page Friday, just three days before Memorial Day. The Old Guard post described how storms bringing torrential rain and strong gusts of wind prompted visitors to shelter, but "America's regiment endured."

"During the storm, one of the most extraordinary demonstrations of discipline and devotion to duty ever observed at Arlington National Cemetery was unfolding on Unknown Soldier's Tomb, "The legend of the page read. "With only a few observers at the shelter, a Tomb Sentinel approached the Unknown with an American flag in hand, while the thunder was shaking and the rain was falling without giving up, the Tomb Sentinel was crossing the elements with breathtaking accuracy. He knelt and placed the flags in the honor of the strangers. "

The old guard said:" For the few elected who saw this moment, it was breathtaking. Humans have their limits, but the old guard has not yet met theirs. " In the comments under the message, the soldier was Tyler McKee.

WUSA, a CBS affiliate, reports that storms in the Washington area have cut down a considerable number of trees, destroyed the power of thousands of people, and destroyed several homes.

The next day, the old guard posted a video clip of the soldier before placing the flags on the grave of the strangers, while dozens were hiding under the cover. The legend for the Saturday post indicated: "The American Regiment is determined to do its utmost for those who have given everything.

The Old Guard organizes commemorative activities to honor comrades fallen in battle and at special events to represent the US Army.The old guard places flags in each cemetery of Arlington National Cemetery before Memorial Day.

According to the Old Guard's website, a guard sentry crosses a rubber walkway over 21 meters wide, with exactly 21 steps, and then faces the tomb of the unknown A soldier spent 21 more seconds before retracing his steps, which is the symbol of salvation highest awarded to dignitaries at military and state ceremonies.