Friday, November 1, 2013

emotional return for soldier

This story is not like the ones where a soldier returns home to surprise loved ones.  Instead this is about the remains being returned to family members.  The people on the flight had no idea until the crew made the announcement.  The flight attendant was the first to offer thanks to the uniformed soldiers on board for their service to our country.  Before landing, the captain informed the passengers that there was a fallen soldier on board and would like everyone to remain seated so that the escort could deplane first.  Everyone stayed where they were as the fire department brought on the water canon salute and the flag draped casket was taken off the plane.  One family member approached the casket and touched it ever so lovingly.  emotional return

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