joel payne

For us old guys. Runs about 11:30 minutes, but well worth viewing.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...437293&q=Veter

11Fan

Splendid Joel,

Thanks for sharing that.

Matt (11Fan)
US Army 1973-1976
2nd Cav.

Always Ready Sir !

dojetdriver

Defintley and tear-jerker.

usmc-sgt

That is great stuff Joel,

Something everyone should take a the ten minutes to look at

Skygirl

Thanks for sharing that Joel, it had me in tears thinking about my dad. He wore the Navy uniform, but when he passed away there must have been about 100 guys (of all uniforms and stripes) from the VFW who showed up at his funeral. I knew my father was rather involved in Veteran's affairs, but I had no idea the extent of the brotherhood that he lived amongst. I was so distraught when he died and they just took over. They arranged the military burial, I got a very nice letter from President Clinton commending my father's service, and I know that they were probably behind that as well. The gun salute, the folding of the flag, all of it, but when it came time for the playing of Taps...well...My son is a gifted musician, and has been his whole life, trumpet being one of his main instruments. He's 23 now, but when his grandpa died, he was just 12. The bugler stepped aside and let his grandson play Taps flawlessly. I can't really describe the emotion I felt.

Anyway, that was a beautiful tribute.

ImperialxRat

Good video. Reminds me of my grandpa =) Retired Navy.

joel payne

Had a similar experience when a member of our ROMEO's[retired old men eating out] passed away last year. There was an honor guard outside the church[he was former USN]. After everyone had gathered about, his name was called out 3 times by one member of the honor guard. After no response on the 3rd call, another member said something to the effect that " His mission is accomplished, and he has returned home". Between that and taps, the rifle salute and folded flag, it was QUITE a moving ceremony. With my luck, I'll be in a Hefty bag on the street waiting for the trash pick up.

wild4theuniform

Joel, I KNOW you KNOW that's not going to happen!!! Funny, nevertheless!

wild4theuniform

Almost forgot, VERY moving tribute. Thanks for sharing...