"A wonderful book about Arlington National Cemetery and the men and women who serve with such love and devotion." - DONALD J TRUMP President of the United States "Poignant. An encomium to the martial virtues as embodied by [Cotton's] former unit, the storied 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment--the Old Guard. Cotton's account of the noble regiment established at the dawn of our nation and still standing sentry over those who gave 'the last, full measure of devotion' to the republic is a welcome reminder that those virtues still exist somewhere in America." - Commentary "A moving, reverent history--a tribute, really--to 'The Old Guard' . An ode to excellence and caring in service to the nation.
It is an inspiring read for every American." - ROBERT M. GATES, former U.S. Secretary of Defense "Sacred Duty deserves a wide readership. This book is a fitting and well-crafted tribute to the soldiers who render honors to fellow warriors who serve and sacrifice to protect our nation and our way of life. In telling that story, Senator Cotton also reveals the ethos that connects warriors to one another and the citizens in whose name they fight. He reveals the bonds of trust, respect, affection and willingness to give the last full measure of devotion for freedom and for each other.
In doing so he helps his fellow Americans understand not only the hardships, but also the tremendous rewards of service in our military." - GENERAL H R MCMASTER former National Security Advisor "Fascinating. [An] inspiring, much-needed book." - Claremont Review of Books "Sacred Duty deserves a wide readership. Well-crafted. Reveals the ethos that connects warriors to one another and to the citizens in whose name they fight." - H.R .
McMASTER, former National Security Advisor "In this meticulous history, Arkansas senator Cotton explains the role and duties of the Third Infantry Regiment, aka the Old Guard, at Arlington National Cemetery. This reverent account will please readers." - Publishers Weekly "A must-read. Sure to appeal to patriotic Americans of all stripes." - Kirkus Reviews "Sacred Duty is an important and often moving book for soldiers, those who have been soldiers, and those who know and love soldiers. Indeed, it offers a unique insight into that ephemeral thing, the soul of the Army." - Army magazine "Sacred Duty is an important and often moving book for soldiers, those who have been soldiers, and those who know and love soldiers. Indeed, it offers a unique insight into that ephemeral thing, the soul of the Army.
Cotton goes into fine detail about the standards, training and practical requirements set for members of The Old Guard's officers and soldiers." - Army magazine.