I never served but, this brings on a bad friggen bipolar morning.
As a member of the Southern California Patriot Guard Riders I have attended countless Welcome Home celebrations for returning soldiers, seamen, airmen and marines. They have all been celebratory occasions with tears of joy. I cannot imagine the grief this young man’s family is experiencing after seeing their loved one survive the rigors and the dangers of combat only to die on the streets of LA. Very sad indeed.