` ` It 's all about honoring your brothers who are fallen , '' Reeves says . Army 's Old Guard transfers families of soldiers who died in combat . The Guard performs duties in support of the soldiers ' families . And -- what they say makes keeping their composure even more important -- the team performs its duties in front of the soldiers ' families . The nature of their job means the men have a tight , unspoken bond .
` ` It 's all about honoring your brothers who are fallen , '' Reeves says . Army 's Old Guard transfers families of soldiers who died in combat . The Guard performs duties in support of the soldiers ' families . The nature of their job means the men have a tight , unspoken bond .