[PDMiller]

My father flew B-17s out of Italy for 34 missions during WWII. He passed away and was laid to rest 14 months ago, amidst lots of tears and sorrow. During the showing, a 50-something year old man I'd never seen before walked into the funeral home unannounced, proceeded directly to the casket where my father lay, squared his shoulders and snapped off the smartest salute I'd ever seen. I burst into tears knowing immediately that this was a showing of respect from a fellow vet. I followed this man out the door of the funeral home and asked him his name. He complied and said simply: “Your father was a great man” and walked away. I'm typing this in tears as I pray we collectively find the strength to keep Obama from ascending to the White House.

[bricklayer]

“...I followed this man out the door of the funeral home and asked him his name. He complied and said simply: “Your father was a great man” and walked away”

Thank you for your story.

[southland]

My Dad was the last WW1 combat veteran from Alabama to die . He died Dec . I share your pride. I later was a pilot in the Strategic Air Command in the mid 50’s flying the B 36.