Funeral Detail

[LANCER1562]

I haven't been to too many military funerals however, because of my occupation, I have attended quite a few services for LEOs. I usually manage to hold it together right up until the lone piper plays Amazing Grace. Between the pipes and the echoing buglers sounding Taps, I come completely unglued along with everyone else at the service.

Thank you for helping the grieving families and colleagues.

[Kevo]

An honorable job. When I was in the Army I was on the Honor Detail Rifle Squad. We traveled over a multi-state region and provided burial honors, 21 gun salute. Drill and ceremony was key. I was honored to be a part of the Detail.

[Scotty Da Q]

Thank you Steve.
Great job Piper.

[Southern Breeze]

I don't play the pipes, but I have sounded taps many times.

Thanks for serving for those who served.

[Phogfan86]

There were fears that twisted members of that virulent group masquerading as a church would be picketing the service. The Patriot Guard Riders (www.patriotguard.org) were requested by the family to assist in keeping them at a distance.

I live two blocks -- literally -- from those so-called Christians. For better or worse, I've learned to ignore them and simply keep them in my prayers.