Jeff Griffith, a former sentinel, said sentinels don't seek or desire accolades for their service, rather it's about the respect for the unknowns laid to rest. 'That was someone's son who went to war and died,' he said. Honoring the unknown is 'a tradition rich in the U.S. Army ... that their country and Army has not forsaken them.' 'It follows the idea of combat -- soldiers don't leave fallen buddies behind,' Griffith added.

Jeff Griffith, a former sentinel, said sentinels don't seek or desire accolades for their service, rather it's about the respect for the unknowns laid to rest. 'That was someone's son who went to war and died,' he said. Honoring the unknown is 'a tradition rich in the U.S. Army ... that their country and Army has not forsaken them.' 'It follows the idea of combat -- soldiers don't leave fallen buddies behind,' Griffith added.