Naval Aviators Missing From Vietnam War Identified

[Renegade One]

To be buried tomorrow (May 2) at Arlington. RIP, finally.

I think that if I took one in with the crew, and our remains were not found for a number of years, I'd prefer for us to be buried together. I think I'd be in pretty good company.

Not sure if it's been specifically mentioned here yet, but "On Thursday, in a solemn ceremony, the Pentagon buried a single casket with remains that it said represented the four men as family, friends and veterans of the ’67 fighting watched."
Here's the link to the WP article (includes a gallery of photos) just for the copyright Nazis:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local...3e00ca-b291-11e2-baf7-5bc2a9dc6f44_story.html

 

[scoolbubba]

What if you get buried with a real asshole and have to spend eternity with them? That would be a pisser.

I try not to fly with too many O-4s just to be on the safe side.

 

[Renegade One]

I try not to fly with too many O-4s just to be on the safe side.

I'll try to remember that in a few years…

 

[fc2spyguy]

Just got back from DC today. My squadron had a little over half of our wardroom in attendance for the burial. I must say, it was a very grounding experience. Between the missing man formation, the volley, and taps it definitely causes a pause greater than any safety stand down ever could. I was very honored to be able to attend and welcome them back home.

 

[707guy]

Just walking the grounds at Arlington gives me pause - can't imagine attending a service there.

 

[wink]

Just walking the grounds at Arlington gives me pause - can't imagine attending a service there.

Buried my father in law there (Vietnam and Korea combat vet). It is way cool. Like visiting as a tourist X 10. I was so disappointed to hear how they fvck up so many graves because everything I experienced was first class. You have to have a great deal of respect for all the active duty guys from the Army Old Guard to the other service honor guards and chaplains. Everything is just perfect. It doesn't matter if you were killed falling on a grenade or an old retired vet that didn't wake from a nap. There are some differences in honors rendered depending on your rank and, I believe, combat awards. But every service is special to those guys. While we were there I saw three funeral processions of KIAs. Imagine being a young soldier and doing that day after day. Too bad the civil service management has dishonored not only the fallen heros but the strong ones that provide solace and comfort to the families and render the final honors.

 

[707guy]

I can only imagine - and I agree - the Old Guard and all the services' honor guard personnel do a tremendous job day in and day out.

 

[ltedge46]

I'm fortunate enough to live and work only minutes away from Arlington and every time I drive by the cemetary or go to the comissary/exchange at bordering Ft. Myer I can't help but think of the men and women buried there. I also take the opportunity to ensure my kids are learning a healthy respect for the place when they are with me. I get to see the Old Guard as they gather for a ceremony or as the caisson rolls through the cemetary and I imagine it takes a toll on the young soldiers as there are 21 funerals a day on average at Arlington. NPR did a photo essay a few months back profiling the horses that pull the caskets and you can't help but think that they even have some idea of the importance of what they do.