Arlington Full Military Honors Burial

[crazyyella]

@13FravelJ Part II: The other Purple Heart I believe was for a ricochet bullet that hit him in the forehead while he was in a Huey. I'm not sure whether they were ascending or descending at the time.

As I put in the description, the most prestigious of his awards were the 2 Silver Stars for Gallantry in Action, the 2 Purple Hearts, 2 Legions of Merit, and 4 Bronze Stars (at least one for Valor, I think that is the V fixture)..

[13FravelJ]

@crazyyella cool thinks for the info.

[crazyyella]

@13FravelJ Well, he was not just my father, but also my friend and business partner as well. We had a lot of good times together and I sometimes feel cheated that we couldn't spend more years together. Also, I do wish he got to meet his first grandchild, my son.

My father received two Purple Hearts. One was for schrapnel wounds received from some type of mine/claymore which hit him in the back of his legs and his back (which was covered with his pack that took the impact).

[jimihendrixtribute]

I remember watching my Great Grandfather be buried when I was just 4 years old. I was there with him the last time he was ever in his own house. I remember the 21 gun salute from his funeral, and I remember taps.

[glysik]

As we approach 10 years following 9/11, I find myself beginning to fully appreciate the ultimate sacrifices made by those in the United States of America's military branches. They make such sacrifices so that the rest of us can live in peace and freedom.

Although the world is not as good a place without them, it is a better place bacause of them.

I am saddened by the loss you and your family must feel, but I thank your dad for what he has given to me and my family.

[TheTravis82]

God bless your father. Respect.

[cathofaithdef]

Rest in peace Colonel.

[buttercow12]

Semper Fi Soldier.

Rest in piece.

[AxmanFilms]

this is sad when i went to my grandfathers funeral about 2 weeks ago i told myself i wasnt gonna cry but once i heard the sound of the bugle i started to cry aswell as my mom, aunt, and grandma and i think my father to but i didnt see him from where i was and i was especially honored when i recieved the flag during the flag ceremony.

R.I.P adolf farke and crazyyella's father

[Firemaker100]

I cryed watching this.

[maxbierman]

Thank you very much for this. As an air force academy cadet, this gives me an answer to the question, "why are you here?"

[crazyyella]

@maxbierman Thank you for your service and your service to come. My older brother was an AFA cadet and graduate. Good luck to you. 

[90Nixon]

@crazyyella I'll be a AFA cadet soon too...had to deploy for the AF first tho.

[CREWDOG289]

the final formation, an honor for all soldiers.

[crazyyella]

@neymoura he was 64.

[usafshelland]

Not true about Full Military Honors... in the Air Force world a FMHB (Full Military Honors Burial) consists of 20 personnel. 1 OIC/NCOIC, 4 man colors team, 7 man firing party (each fires 3 volley's), 1 firing party NCOIC, 6 man carry team, and a bugler... of course this is if you are celebrated by a Base Honor Guard and not the HQ USAF Honor Guard based out of Andrews AFB. I believe the Honors at Arlington consist of an 8 man carry team, band, and a horse drawn caisson provided by the US Army.

[San47di1]

I've attended 3 burials at Arlington & the respect, honor & majesty of the Old Guard is so spell-binding that it really serves to "comfort" the family in time of such sorrow. You're so attentive to their every nuance of activity that it somehow takes away the sting, & you're left feeling increasingly Proud of the Service your loved one was a part of. God Bless ALL who served & their families.

[jbolf6]

My father was a career Navy man serving in the submarine service during WWII until he retired in 1962. When he passed he was interred at Arlington. He was so proud of his service and his country. It was a beautiful ceremony and I will never forget it. A true place of honor.

[floridamn22]

Your father was among the bravest of men, sacrificing so much to keep us safe and to keep us free. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family, and may your father forever stand in Gods light.

[donttelluseenme]

Im going to ask a question. I watched the longer version of this you have where they gave your Mom a flag. How come they passed out 3 others? When my husband passed each son didnt get a flag only me. I also was given 7 of te shells from the 21 salute. My youngest son is king of hurt because I gave the flag to the oldest son. Is it because of his rank? .

[crazyyella]

@donttelluseenme No, it was not because of his rank. My brothers and I were given a flag because the man you saw giving them to us was a retired Major General and my father's best friend. He must have made a special request to do that part himself. I believe he also paid for those flags. It was not part of the official ceremony, although it happened during the ceremony. I have never seen it done any other time, nor heard of it being done, but it must happen every once in a while.

[crazyyella]

@donttelluseenme Part 2...Our family did not receive any shells, however, we didn't ask for any either. I'm sorry for your loss, and I hope that your youngest son does not take it personally. After all, it is just a flag, the real memories are locked in your head.

[dlove6379]

@donttelluseenme Its typically at the request of the family to get additional flags especially given to chilren. The problem we face while giving honors to a fallen veteran is that we dont know anything about the family in advance unless someone from the family/church passes that information to us. It doesnt have anything to do with funding, rank, or any of those other things. I'm sorry for your loss. How old is your youngest son?

[biggrump29]

@donttelluseenme , I did honor guard duty for 2 years, flags are given out for next of kin only, example if a member dies and has a spouse/surviving family member they are the next of kin and will receive 1 flag. If the member dies and has no spouse but has children they are the next of kin and each will be given 1 regardless of the number. They will not give flags to both, but there can be exceptions but it must be requested by the family. It's customary to tuck the brass in the last fold.

[spr1996]

my grandfather served in WW2 and Korea. when he died, i was one of the ones who held the casket. When I heard taps, i almost dropped it and started to cry. it was very serene, the rain, the quietness, and all of a sudden, you hear the trumpeter. You don't know where it is coming from. Its like the ghost of his fellow serviceman, calling him to join.

[troyerickson]

God Bless!

[heilan45]

my dad is buried at Arlington..What a beautiful ceremony.

[TheLastHashman]

Rest In Peace, Colonel. Your service to this country will never be forgotten.

[AFunyun]

May he rest in peace

[SkrappyX3]

whats the difference between full military honors and a regular burial? what do you have to do to get a full military honors?

[crazyyella]

@SkrappyX3 Well, it might only be the riderless horse that only O-6 (Colonel and above...all the way to President) receive. Possibly could have been the full band, escort platoon, cassion, etc. I'm not totally sure.

[laurensmalter]

@crazyyella I believe a part of the Full Militairy Honors is the 21 salutes, unlike a regular militairy buriel, 7 soldiers, each firing 3 rounds, the FMHB's have 21 soldiers firing 1 shot at the same time..

Your dad is a hero to me, as is every other soldier, serving his country honorably. His awards tell alot about him, a true warrior and from what you've posted, a great father aswell.

[crazyyella]

@laurensmalter Thank you for the kind words.

[TheDadrobb]

@SkrappyX3 i think clinten made it if you do like 4 years you get taps and a flag but 20 or more u get the whole thing 21 guns taps fireing party i might be wrong but i think thats the deal

[SilverMyst787]

My grandfather died from cancer four months ago. He was a Korean War veteran. We wanted a full military honors burial for him, but he lost his discharge papers in a fire 14 years ago and died before the paper work could get through.. We felt terrible because he always told us he didn't care how he was buried; he wanted his flag.

But I just found out my aunt received his discharge papers today. I'm so glad I can look forward to seeing this ceremony for him in 3 weeks =)

May your father RIP.

[jeje6868]

Honneur et Patrie. Reconnaissance a lui et a ses camarades.

[nathan6190]

I just went through the military funeral with my uncle..he was in the army during vietnam and on 25th February he passed away..during the 21 gun salute I broke completely down and dont think I've ever cried that much before

[bombenedi]

Nice video. Rest In Peace.

Can you tell me the name of the trompet sound?

[crazyyella]

TAPS.

[bombenedi]

Ok thx^^

[jmh30us]

Rest in peace Col. You have more than earned it. You were doing it long before i was even born and because of warriors like you i have lived in freedom..God bless you, sir.

[Aliastheforgoton]

i salute your father and all who serve

[mikey980610]

@Aliastheforgoton same here

[Hirototheshadow]

I understand this pain. I have felt it when I attended my father's buriel. On that day, when I heard Taps in person...I don't think I cryed that much ever before. To lay my father to rest, and to forever honor.

God bless your father. God Bless all you have fallin.

For you, fallin hero's...the war is over. Your time of rest is at hand. God Bless you...and Rest In Peace. You will never be forgotten.

[Hirototheshadow]

No matter how many times I listen...no matter how much I try...whenever I hear Taps...I cry because...I think of my father, when I attended his funeral. My father...to whom lost life in battle for this nation...todefend the freedom he loved so much. Yet not just my father, but all men and women who have served this country. You have enobeld all of us, and you shall not be forgotten.

I share your pain, many do. You are alone

God Bless your father. God Bless you. God Bless all...who have fallin.

[macdogq]

Thank you, and thank your father. I am greatful for our finest. Your father is our hero. God bless.

[alaskansnowboarder14]

God bless your father, i am currently in JROTC in Highschool and hoping to enlist in the air force and i have much pride and this video made me cry

Thanks for your fathers service to our Forces God bless you and your father!

[depper]

Thank you for your fathers service. He was a great great great man, to leave the safety of American soil to an unfriendly land in my name.

God rest his brave soul.

THANK YOU.

[GGGunitNextLevel]

Rest In Peace

I'm sure he's now in a better place

[beefstu2822]

i would have no greater honor than to be buried in arlington.

[CrunchyEarthMommy]

My son & I were talking about Taps (we homeschool), and in sharing with him, I mentioned that it was the one song that could bring grown men to tears. I explained the military significance, and decided to try and locate a good version for him to hear. Your video shared it all: 21 gun salute/taps/etc. Thank you for sharing this very personal moment & in doing so, to aid in the eduction of my son, which most certainly includes the importance & reverence of/for our military. May you be blessed. <3

[crazyyella]

Thank you for the kind words. I'm happy that you were able to use my video for your son's education. I don't ever remember learning anything about military tradition when I was in school. I think it is great that you are teaching your son about military tradition and not simply outlines of wars as the history books do. My own son is only a few months old, but when he is old enough, I'll teach him about his grandfather. God bless.

[seadog1988]

my dad was buried at brancrss he was in Vietnam and he got agent orange posing and he got cancer. the cemornie is different at brancruss then it is at arlington i got my dads flag witch is a grate honor especially since i am 21 and my generation is over fighting in gulf war 2 my dad always told me war is hell i dont want you to ever see it

[crazyyella]

I'm not familiar with Bancross, but our stories sound similar. My father's cancer diagnosis was attributed to agent orange as well. My family was actually presented with four flags, one for my mother, two for my brothers, and one for me. I'm sorry that you, like myself, had to lose your father when you were so young. I had just turned 25 years old two weeks before my father passed away. I thank you for your father's service to our country.

[San47di]

@crazyyella Are you aware of recent provisions to have your father's name included at the Vietnam Memorial Wall if his death was related to service in Nam?

[pfcmorris1]

god bless your father I am in the army myself so we lost another brother in arms but he is better off now god bless my prayers will be with you and your family

[wandavid76]

God bless your father; and God bless you.

[BWATER1]

May God bless your father

[summoning09]

I lost my brother in the military too...I feel really sorry for your dad.May he rest in peace.

[willardbejamin]

rest in peace

[ussreagan]

Your father was a great soldier, men like him should be in the history books. He was a true patriot. He served his country with honor, dignity and great bravery.

He earned his rest in the "garden of stone". As a U.S ARMY J.R.O.T.C cadet it is to my a great honor to salute him.

[crazyyella]

Thank you and good luck in your military career. God bless you for your service.

[mmpantherdude]

hmm this makes me remember a miltiary burial just a couple weeks ago that I went to the man had 2 bronze stars 2 purple hearts a good conduct medal and a service medal also.

[hugrygirlz]

May God bless you and your family..and May your father rest in peace..thanks for sharing that with us.

[BroadCastTuber]

wow.

Silver Star (w/ Oak Leaf Cluster)

Legion of Merit (w/ Oak Leaf Cluster)

Bronze Star (w/ V Device and 3 Oak Leaf Clusters)

Purple Heart (w/ Oak Leaf Cluster)

Must have been helluva soldier on the battlefield.

[lothy59]

my parents are there

[sk8rforlife13245]

your father mustve been one hell of a soldier to have won the silver star twice, god bless your father and others like him for the defense of this great nation

[crazyyella]

i assume so too. i don't recall the reasons for each, but i would like to find and read the commendation reports.

[bodazaphfa]

God speed and welcome home Colonel.

[whitebengal987]

You sound very proud of your Dad. He must have been a good man. I would love to see a picture of him. Thank you for posting this....a solemn moment shared with us. I offer my condolences to you and your family.

[jonpaulmoen]

Would be cool if you had some pics of your dad in the video of him in the service both young and when he got out.

[crazyyella]

good idea. never really thought of that.

[caemsemt]

I salute those who serve and have served! I also thank those men and women who made the supreme sacrifice so we could be free today! May they rest in peace and honored glory!

I served in the army, and have been to many military funerals. At each one it was always difficult to maintain my bearing.

I also extend my sympathies for the loss of your father!

[wojo403]

I did a few military funerals while stationed in the army in 1970 in Alabama. The playing of Taps, is so special. Mike

[budf1]

i give my greateast sympathy for youre loss of a farther who fought greatly but he served great on what he did may he live in youre heart forever! if you dont mind me asking what song was played on the trupet!

[crazyyella]

The song is TAPS. This is the standard song played for deceased soldiers in the US. It is also played at the end of the workday on US military bases...around 5 or 5:30 PM.

[kapute2]

taps is actually played at "lights out" (2100 hours), the end of the workday is signaled by "retreat". my condolences for you fathers passing and thank God for those like him

[crazyyella]

you are right, good call. thank you.

[musiclover609]

RIP to your father sir. God Bless

[steelreign1]

Thanks for your father's service. I was able to get honors for my father 12 years after his passing. He also served in WWII and Korea. These tributes always touch me, Thanks for posting.

[crazyyella]

And thank you for your father's service as well.

[dok101]

Thank you...from a grateful American.

[AJJ619]

I'm sorry for your loss tell them tank you for there sacrifice my god be with them and your entier family R.I.P

[YogaNate79]

Dang I was hoping that we could have gotten to have seen your father;s falg being folded and then presented to the next of kin. It amazes me how precise and articulate they get the folds so perfect.

I am really sorry for your loss. But you should know that your father and the soldier that he was is now in a better place amongst the glorious dead. His sacrifices will never be forgotten I can assure you.

God bless America.

[crazyyella]

I tried to post a video response with the flag folding and presentation, I'm not sure if I was successful...however, if you look at my other videos it will be there.

[TeatherballChampion]

this was a very moving video...godspeed to your father, and a huuuuuuuge salute to him and his service. watching this video i'm proud to say i grew up near ft. campbell (home of the 101st), and to know that there are great people so close to home serving our country.

be very proud of him!

and once again thanks for this video!

[crazyyella]

You are very welcome. I was born while my father was at Ft. Campbell, which I believe is near Hopkinsville.

[giselle97]

You must be proud. My Dad was in the Royal Air Force (UK) for 33 years and served in WW2 in the Desert - Libya, Egypt, Palestine, etc., He always said that these were the best times of his life. He kept a diary all through the War and until his diagnosis with gastric cancer in 2001 when his last entry was "Urgh!". I think us army, air force, navy - military brats - can always be proud of our families who served their countries. Well done to you for posting this. Giselle, 60 years old - UK.

[crazyyella]

that is an amazing story. thank you for sharing that. i have very few journal entries from wartime but they are all very interesting.

[loggerswimmer10]

god bless your dad for his service.

[Theodorej1960]

What an illustrious career your Dad had...and a very proud one, indeed. I'm sorry for your loss, but happy to see that he was properly and duly honored at Arlington. HOOOAH Army!!! (from one proud former Marine)

[Swim4thegold92]

he had to have been pretty important to be buried at arlington. I know what its like to have someone in the military- my dad is erving the airforce reserves.

[goarmysinknavy]

HOOAH

he will never be forgotten

i would like to that the soldiers past present ans future for ure servie i will like ure dad i plan to go to army rotc i plan on going in the airborne i just want to be airborne ranger

i wish u and ure family the best

[roguewarrior5]

HOOOAHHH!!!!!!!  (salute)

[pnshmntmma4life]

your dad has one hell of a service record. sounds like a great guy sorry for your loss.

[crazyyella]

he was the best. thanks.

[GiRAFFEL0V3R]

your father fought for his freedom and yours so did mine its never easy man and he

[kurfew1100]

beautiful cemetery!

[crazyyella]

It is a very beautiful cemetery. If I might suggest, although it will be very busy, visit on Memorial Day when all the flags are out. Every grave has a flag that day and it is one of the most breathtaking sights you will see.

[PocketRocket71]

My grandfather served in viet nam... He died in 1961... i never met him... May your father rest in peace

[1987prelude]

your dad was a good man...101st airborne thats awsome i worked with them in Iraq

RIP

[firecop1288]

In the military it is a honor to be laid to rest in Arlington. Your father served with the best . And he was the best. God bless you and your family.

[ENGLISHADDER]

your father is an amazing person. he was a good soldier to fight in vietnam and iraq. thank you.

[crazyyella]

Thank you. However, I've now noted the "information" field...he did not serve in Iraq. He was already retired after 32 years of active duty service.

[tencz57]

The Colonel now rests in the hands of the Almighty God. God Bless him for his duty and being a Patroit .

[PocketRocket71]

May your father rest in peace. Thank you for your service, Colonel.

[corkhead101]

Thank you, due to great men like your father, we all sleep safely tonight

[harm04]

Rest in Peace Colonel, thank you for your service.

[supafly8246]

Thank you for your fathers service.

[kildevlin]

Your father was an honorable soldier and we all thank him for his service. We mourn your loss.

[crazyyella]

Thank you.