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John Van Kan
Tomb Position
Assistant Relief Commander, Commander of the Relief, SentinelTomb Relief
1stTomb Dates
Oct 1984 - Apr 1987Military Dates
Jun 1983 - May 2008Society Membership
Lifetime MemberCurrent City / State
Columbus, OHSupport the Society
The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (SHGTUS) is able to provide our programs, events, assistance, scholarships, and services due to the generosity of its members, organizations, and individuals. SHGTUS does not receive institutional funding. Note: The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a 501(c)(3) organization, so your contributions may be fully tax deductible.
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Did you know?
Do you guard all night long, even when the cemetery is closed?
The Tomb is guarded 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In fact, there has been a Sentinel on duty in front of the Tomb every minute of every day since 1937.
