Seeing a grown man cry

Mr Lefty · 07-06-2010, 12:48 AM

I can't imagine being on that end... I've done 5 Active Duty Funeral's for Honor Guard in my time in the military. Unfortunately we didn't have any officers and so I as a SrA (E-4) presented the flag to the Spouse or Parent. kneeling before them, looking them in the eye, trying to keep my military bearing, and say "On Behalf of the President of the United States, The Department of Defense, and the United States Air Force, we thank you for your loved ones faithful and dedicated service." it took everything in me to keep my emotions inside.

it takes it's toll on ya... even on my side of it... can't imagine your end.

Thanks for what you do Tommy.

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07-06-2010, 12:48 AM	#11
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I can't imagine being on that end... I've done 5 Active Duty Funeral's for Honor Guard in my time in the military. Unfortunately we didn't have any officers and so I as a SrA (E-4) presented the flag to the Spouse or Parent. kneeling before them, looking them in the eye, trying to keep my military bearing, and say "On Behalf of the President of the United States, The Department of Defense, and the United States Air Force, we thank you for your loved ones faithful and dedicated service." it took everything in me to keep my emotions inside. it takes it's toll on ya... even on my side of it... can't imagine your end. Thanks for what you do Tommy.