Thank you, Exit, you truly understand what these ceremonies at Dover mean. I read your comment from last night and could not believe someone would have taken you to task for it.
What people tend to forget is the reasoning behind the original media blackout. It was not political ideology, as the leftist media would like folks to believe, but rather it was the utterly disrespectful behavior of the media itself that brought upon the blackout. Of course they will never admit to that fact, but I witnessed it first hand while I was a member of the media when the remains of the Marines from Beirut were brought home.
It is something I will never forget.
Thanks, Gabz. It is nice “hearing” from you.
When we pass Dover AFB on Route 1, we often see the transport planes coming in from overseas for a landing. I often wonder if there are flag draped coffins aboard. It is a sobering thought.
The recent HBO movie “Taking Chance” with Kevin Bacon did an excellent job depicting what happens at the Dover mortuary.
Good to see another FR old-timer around. You take care.