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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.
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...
