Posted on Nov 19, 2016
How would you react if you were on a flight where a family was boo'd for being allowed off the plane first to receive their soldier's body?
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What would you do, if a passenger in first class "boo'd" a Gold Star family for being allowed to leave the aircraft first to receive their fallen son/daughter in the military?
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Gold Star Families
Disrespect
Customs and Courtesies
Fallen Soldiers
Military bearing
Gold Star Families Disrespect Customs and Courtesies Fallen Soldiers Military bearing
Posted 9 y ago
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The same way I would react to anyone, even a president that disrespected a Gold Star Family or a POW or anyone who has served honorably.
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CPL Mark Garrigus
Okay, After further research. This story is false in its premise and is another reason nothing you read on the internet should be taken at face value. People lie or omit pertinent details just to be part of the story. IDK if the original poster knew he was lying, but in the 4 years since this particular retelling of the story. The truth is out there. I even only looked at the original telling from the family which turned out to be only part of the story. There omission of the details weather intentional or not is just as bad as if it had happened the way it was reported.
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I would raise my voice as loud as necessary to get everyone's attention. (I DO retain that ability, having been medically retired from Submarines as a Senior Chief after 22+ years.) I would then request that all previous or current servicemembers identify themselves. When no hands are raised, I would proceed to loudly inform the entire plane that the deceased servicemember and their family DESERVED their respect and silence for the sacrifices they have made, which none of the others on the plane could find the courage to do. If anyone identified themselves as a current or previous servicemember, I would proceed to chastise them to the point the would feel small enough to play Seahunt in an ant's toilet!!
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My kneejerk reaction would be to slap their face, but I would more than likely tell the person he may sit in first class, but he sure as hell is not first class.
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Grab them around the throat and shake some sense into tham and tell them to STFU.
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It would be rare for this type of behavior to occur today as families of a fallen soldier are typically announced before de-planing. However, should it occur, I would merely ask the person(s) to show some respect.
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I would probably walk up to First Class and "politely" inform the person 1) of what was going on, 2) apparently they have never served 3) if they are classy enough to fly 1st Class then try to also have a 1st Class attitude, and last but not least walk off the plane with the person to help them understand the importance of all of our service. Freaking POS !!
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Hopefully, I would be close enough to tell them to show respect and compassion for the family. Having said that, my gut response would be to punch the dipshit in the mouth.
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I'd tell the ppl boo'ing to shut the fuck up, their family member fought for them so they need to pay some damn respect or go be bullet shields for those still fighting.
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