Fallen Soldier returns home on AA

H46Bubba said:
Everyone from the private on up to the President knows and understands the ramifications. But the leaders have to show resolve and can not let those ramifications interfere with or undermine their leadership and issuance or carrying out of those orders.
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Thanks so much for posting this. I had not seen this pop up anywhere on youtube. I was so extremely touched by this. The sight of the water cannons alone was enough to break me and be thankful for the sacrifice of so many. What a privilege and an honor to be bestowed upon everyone that was involved esp. Captain and F/O for keeping their legs steady. I'd be going all over the taxiway.

Low wages, bad hours, never at home seems to fall aside for a honor like that.

Has anyone else on here had the honor to bring home a fallen solider ?
 
It took me a long time before I could watch this. I DVR'd "Taking Chance" but I can't watch it yet.

I survived during the numerous patrols I went out on. However one warrior didn't during my last deployment.

He left our FOB to return home to Texas aborad an Angel Flight. I thought I was devoid of emotion, however everytime I see something like this video I can't help but think of LCpl Jeremy Burris.


http://legacy.com/WashingtonPost/Soldier/Story.aspx?personid=95907182
 
I've witnessed two plane side ceremonies at ORF when Kalitta delivers fallen soldiers back to their families. It is almost surreal as everyone stops what they're doing, stands to pay their respects, and everything is dead silent from the time the aircraft arrives until the time the hearse exits the ramp. It gives me the chills just thinking about it. The best part; no one is ashamed to shed a tear.
 
Good video.

Never is there a more "sinking stomach" feeling then when you see "HR(s)" on the load manifest. It's always a very quiet flight to Dover.
 
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