Cpl. Ramon Aguilar Quotes in The Last Castle (2001)

Cpl. Ramon Aguilar: [while in the prison yard] That was a salute.

Irwin: A sa... Oh, no.

[laughs]

Irwin: I don't think so. You know where saluting comes from?

Cpl. Ramon Aguilar: No, sir.

Irwin: It comes from medieval times. Two knights would approach each other on horseback. They would raise their visors and show their faces. It's like they're saying, "This is who I am. I'm not the enemy and I'm not afraid." A salute's about respect, son. Respect for yourself, the service and the flag.