Quote:
Originally Posted by redhead
[code][I]
Last Friday, a young man from my home town was killed in Afghanistan. This morning, the funeral procession rode past my home
|
thanks for your very kind words, redhead...i think i enjoy figuring em out more than playing them...somehow therapeutic
that must have been quite a sight and sound of silence...i heard they now allow showing of US soldiers returning home...anyone, expand on that? is what you saw an example of this OR was that a private funeral/small town procession? i'm sure it's a sensitive subject...it's unfortunate to read bickering going on amongst youtube commenters following such a moving video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckfXr1EHO9U&feature=related
we've family over on the peacekeeping mission but fortunately have not lost loved ones...my timing has allowed me to be in Trenton and on the 401 HOH for several repatriation 'days' (seems to be usually on Tuesdays)...that ceremony for the first 4 soldiers killed (friendly US fire) was so sad at Trenton but it was somehow euphoric when the Highway of Heroes journey gained momentum...it's hard enough on the vision to be driving west into the sun, but add glassy eyes and at times it seemed like some should be pulling off the road, especially after pass by the overpasses...we've had a few threads elaborating on so i'll not rehash but the one vision i still recall seeing a lone guy with flag standing on the bridge one freezing cold, windy winter's day...he was there hours before the procession was to begin...i felt like i should have taken the off ramp, buy him a jumbo coffee, shake his hand and ask that he relay my sincere thanks and respects to the family of the fallen when they eventually made their way by in the motorcade
cheers,
jj (redhead...check that, former redhead...lol)