I attended a funeral this week. It's always touching to hear taps being played, and especially nice to see the youth serving their community so this can happen.
The funeral culture out here is a litle different than anywhere else I've lived, which includes six other states from coast to coast. The grave decorations are very elaborate and this time of the year are very available. As the funeral procession is driving down the road, every other car on the road parks and turns their car off. No one moves, out of respect for the dead, until the procession is done.
My friend, Joyce (right) lost her father last Sunday. He was 91, a World War II vet, and a pillar in the community.
The local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) displayed his rifle, hat and boots in a missing soldier formation while they honored him with a gun salute.
I didn't know Joyce's father, but I came away extremely touched because of his service to our country, his continuing service to his community, and the fact that our World War II vets are getting fewer and always older. These men stood the whole time. You could tell this was difficulty for them, but they fought against gravity and age and stayed true to the course.
I attended a funeral this week. It's always touching to hear taps being played, and especially nice to see the youth serving their community so this can happen.
The funeral culture out here is a litle different than anywhere else I've lived, which includes six other states from coast to coast. The grave decorations are very elaborate and this time of the year are very available. As the funeral procession is driving down the road, every other car on the road parks and turns their car off. No one moves, out of respect for the dead, until the procession is done.
My friend, Joyce (right) lost her father last Sunday. He was 91, a World War II vet, and a pillar in the community.
The local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) displayed his rifle, hat and boots in a missing soldier formation while they honored him with a gun salute.
I didn't know Joyce's father, but I came away extremely touched because of his service to our country, his continuing service to his community, and the fact that our World War II vets are getting fewer and always older. These men stood the whole time. You could tell this was difficulty for them, but they fought against gravity and age and stayed true to the course.
5 comments:
there is truly a bond between these vets.
touching.
It was good of you to attend. I lost both my grandparents two weeks ago and could not make it to theirs. I was told that it was a beautiful romantic service.
Next time, please Post "Grab your Tissues!" When I saw the displayed rifle, hat and boots, I lost it ;( What a great Hero and wonderful man! :)
i'm glad that you were able to attend and pay tribute to such a wonderful man.
What a wonderful tribute--and to think that cars pulled over to the side really amazes me. Around here they would just as soon cut you off or cut into the procession than to wait until the procession was completed. Glad you had the opportunity to attend and add another memory to your journal.
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