No. Thank you.
He died wearing the uniform saving others. YES
I would be surprised if the CIC Did not do something memorable for the young soldier. Did they not already make him an honorary West Point Cadet?
While this brave young man did an incredible thing, he doesn’t rate a military funeral. He was a JROTC Cadet not a member of the armed forces, or a veteran. His JROTC unit can give him the honors. Some here will call me cold hearted for my stance, but it is what it is.
Nice sentiment but no. He was not military.
Reality is reality. Maybe if the military wants to do something at his normal funeral, I am fine with that.
Getting a military funeral is NOT a participation trophy. He was not military. He should receive local honors as he deserves, but NOT military honors.
I think this is a very kind gesture.
This old vet votes for a typical rifle salute plus “Taps” played on a bugle...
At Least!
He advanced the cause of freedom just as much, or more, than any old supply chief-—and he did it in uniform, too.
(Just ask his fellow countrymen whom he guided to safety while he took the bullet that had one of their names on it.)
This decision of how to honor him is best left in the hands of the military themselves
The Student exhibited exceptional courage under fire while wearing the uniform of the United States military and he was killed in the act of defending fellow students against an armed attack
I think there is a logical and workable solution to give him Honors and help the upcoming generation. His “Honors” service should be given by his JROTC peers taught and mentored by a nearby college ROTC or reserve unit. Teach them the tradition so they know and understand. The students witnessed his sacrifice and should present Honors. In these times it is getting difficult to get an Honor Guard for a decorated veteran. Most of the time it’s either VFW, American Legion, or a Boom Box Taps.