Posted on 06/10/2004 10:43:14 AM PDT by Ragtime Cowgirl
Yes, it was heavy. And DC had oppressive heat and humidity. I don't know how these guys managed all those steps.
Could we be more proud of our military? I can't see how.
Absolutely.
I don't care how hardened a vet is or anyone else you just can't read this without suffering from "Blurry Screen" syndrome.
BTTT
I thought the same thing. He has the most impressive marching gait I have ever seen.
As I was watching the ceremonies yesterday, I was so taken by these fine young men and their demeanor...such respect, such care, you could see it in every move they made.
Thank you for this wonderful thread.
"the greatest thing since sliced bread."
And he was out working on the farm when he got the call. I imagine he was EXACTLY the kind of guy Reagan would have wanted.
I concur. I was absolutley fixated! He did his parents & the country, as well as President Reagan proud.
I am sure President Reagan would consider it an honor to have them doing this for him were he able to express it. He was that kind of man.
Little old Podunk (Eureka Ca) had two local kids there. One young man sang in the Choir yesterday. He went to Eureka High and sang with my Granddaughter in the school choir. The other was the nephew of my son's long time girl friend and he played in one of the Marine Bands during the Procession.
"Rogers said he feels a connection with every veteran whose funeral he participates in. "I feel like they're my brothers," he said. "They're my brothers in arms. It's a great honor doing funerals, no matter whose funeral it is. "
God bless all these young men for their dedication to serving our military dead.
We interred our father's remains in the new national cemetary in Dallas several years ago. He was given military honors. It was so moving and comforting to see those magnificent young men so firmly and compassionately bid him farewell. The attitude quoted above was very evident in the composure and bearing of the ones who served in my father's ceremony. The 21 gun salute echoes in my heart to this day.
Seaman Cody (spelling?) was getting ready to go off break and return to his post standing by President Reagan's casket after the changing of the guard.
The Sailor helped us move our wheelchair bound friend down some steps so that he could view the Oval Office.
It had been a tearful day already, yet I had still more tears as I thanked Seaman Cody for his help and for serving our country. God Bless and protect this good man.
God Bless all of our men and women in service and God Bless our great nation.
Oh, for the days of sarcophagi...
I had the honor of being one of the 21 gun salute guys for the funeral of a Viet Nam vet and bigshot with the Washington state VFW and American Legion. The man actually died from complications from his wounds in Viet Nam. That was only the second funeral I'd ever been to and I didn't feel one bit of sadness because I was too filled with pride for having the honor of serving on that great man's burial detail. The other Nam vets in attendence really appreciated us being there and talked to all of us after the ceremony. There was a real sense of brotherhood and love between us young guys and the older vets. I'll never forget that day. I can't imagine the love that's felt buy these honor guard men and women for President Reagan. Even though most of them were toddlers or a twinkle in their parents eye when he was president, I'm sure the crusty old NCO's filled them in on what Reagan did for the US military.
Thank you for posting this.
BTTT
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