Posted on Dec 18, 2015
Thousands pay their respects to Vietnam veteran
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Did you know that Thousands pay their respects to Vietnam veteran?
Did you know that Thousands pay their respects to Vietnam veteran?
RP Members one of our Brothers laid to rest with no family - thousands attend!
He served the country during one of the most controversial wars. Now, Vietnam veteran James Beavers will forever be remembered for the hero he was. Thousands of people came to pay their respects to the 74-year-old Thursday afternoon.
Beavers died a few days before Thanksgiving. However, after three weeks of searching for any family, no one could be located. That’s when local funeral home D.O. McComb and Sons stepped forward to provide funeral services and a burial with full military honors.
Standing shoulder to shoulder, the Indiana Patriot Guard kept watch for nearly three hours outside the Lakeside Park Chape
http://wishtv.com/2015/12/18/thousands-pay-their-respects-to-vietnam-veteran/
“We came out today to pay Mr. Beavers the respect that he’s due for his service in Vietnam. Doesn’t matter that he doesn’t have any family members that are known. What matters is that we’re here today to show him that respect. We’re honored to be here. People take time out of their days to do this. There are still a lot of patriotic people in this country and we’re glad to stand their shoulder to shoulder with them today,” Senior Chaplain for the Indiana Patriot Guard Pat Brase said.
Did you know that Thousands pay their respects to Vietnam veteran?
RP Members one of our Brothers laid to rest with no family - thousands attend!
He served the country during one of the most controversial wars. Now, Vietnam veteran James Beavers will forever be remembered for the hero he was. Thousands of people came to pay their respects to the 74-year-old Thursday afternoon.
Beavers died a few days before Thanksgiving. However, after three weeks of searching for any family, no one could be located. That’s when local funeral home D.O. McComb and Sons stepped forward to provide funeral services and a burial with full military honors.
Standing shoulder to shoulder, the Indiana Patriot Guard kept watch for nearly three hours outside the Lakeside Park Chape
http://wishtv.com/2015/12/18/thousands-pay-their-respects-to-vietnam-veteran/
“We came out today to pay Mr. Beavers the respect that he’s due for his service in Vietnam. Doesn’t matter that he doesn’t have any family members that are known. What matters is that we’re here today to show him that respect. We’re honored to be here. People take time out of their days to do this. There are still a lot of patriotic people in this country and we’re glad to stand their shoulder to shoulder with them today,” Senior Chaplain for the Indiana Patriot Guard Pat Brase said.
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Sometimes I am embarrassed by the being referred to as "brother" when speaking with a veteran of my war in a casual or public situation. It denotes an intimacy and relationship that I feel is too private and deep to be revealed in that particular circumstance; but when I come upon a fellow vet whose circumstance has fallen below a certain level, the true feeling of the brotherhood surfaces and demands action. The feeling is real and we rally to make things right.
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Sir, I have felt the same way at times, but we are brothers at arms. My fellow veterans know more about what I went through than my family.
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MAJ Ken Landgren
I enjoy conversing with veterans. I have two ears and one mouth. Hence, I do most of the listening. Many become animated.
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Thanks COL Mikel J. Burroughs for sharing the uplifting news that thousands of people turned up to honor James Beavers at his funeral.
This turnout for some reason reminded me of those Vietnam War veterans who have died homeless on the streets of the nation they served so long ago with no fanfare on this earth. Those who know their Lord and savior were welcomed with more honor than this world could ever bestow.
This turnout for some reason reminded me of those Vietnam War veterans who have died homeless on the streets of the nation they served so long ago with no fanfare on this earth. Those who know their Lord and savior were welcomed with more honor than this world could ever bestow.
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I mentioned this a couple days ago via sharing of the Dysfunctional Vets link. They and other Vets groups have been great about getting the word out, making sure that none of our Fallen are also Forgotten.
Glad to see he didn't end up alone.
Glad to see he didn't end up alone.
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