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As a "state-sider", except to my technical training base, I don't recall ever flying in my AF uniform during the Vietnam era. However, some of my friends came back to their homes in an aircraft cargo hold in the 1960s.
I had the sad duty of escorting a good friend of mine who was killed in an auto accident in 1958 when we were stationed in southern France together. I was extremely fortunate to have never had to do that again during my 23 years career.
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Thanks for sharing that story and video. As a 7 year member of the Patriot Guard Riders and former Marine, I have had the honor of meeting a fallen brother at the airport several times. I have been to over 100 funerals for KIA's and veterans in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Mississippi. It is an honor, to say the least.
Bless you and Thank you to all who participate in these very special flights to bring home our men and women who have served. I have several friends who have had that privilege and they have said it changed them forever.
Some may or not be aware of the movie called "TAKING CHANCE".
It is about an escort for a fallen MARINE named CHANCE and what is involved.
As a former VET (WW11, Korea) have seen it a few times on TV and if I find it scheduled will view it again.
It always brings a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye.
I did purchase that movie. I found it on Amazon. com. It's one of the most sobering movies that I've ever seen. I highly recommend it to everyone. Especially those that do not understand why there is so much 'hoopla' over a casket, a flag, and a dead person. In reality, that is a special casket, a special flag, and a very very special person that is coming home for the final time.
Steve, I thank you for your service. (Insert American flag here)
I did purchase that movie. I found it on Amazon. com. It's one of the most sobering movies that I've ever seen. I highly recommend it to everyone. Especially those that do not understand why there is so much 'hoopla' over a casket, a flag, and a dead person. In reality, that is a special casket, a special flag, and a very very special person that is coming home for the final time.
Steve, I thank you for your service. (Insert American flag here)
I also have seen that movie. VERY moving story. You perhaps noticed that the fallen soldiers father is a vietnam veteran..........Just before he is lowered into the grave, his father places his medals from Vietnam on his sons casket...........I'm tearing up just typing this.......
Having lost my son at age 19, I can relate to his father's grief. Although, my son's death was not service connected. My son was buried with a Police Explorer honor guard. The similarities are what hits me the hardest.
Some may or not be aware of the movie called "TAKING CHANCE".
It is about an escort for a fallen MARINE named CHANCE and what is involved.
As a former VET (WW11, Korea) have seen it a few times on TV and if I find it scheduled will view it again.
It always brings a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye.
I remember the movie Taking Chance which was about a military escort.
Let this be a reminder to all that there is a cost to our freedom that we enjoy as Americans and the price of that freedom we all take for granted.
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