-taken at the behest of the family of the deceased (no up close pictures of them to preserve their privacy)
-involved Coast Guard, Navy, and Army personnel
-used Canon EOS 5D Mark II to take pictures and video snippets
-used Canon L-series 24-105mm and 17-40mm lenses
-created video using Windows Movie Maker
I was in the second platoon on this funeral. I'm sure the guard meant no disrespect. It appears he was talking to his coworker. Unfortunately he's probably a little desensitized to the funerals as as many as 10 a day can take place at the Old Post Chapel (where this one was) prior to internment within Arlington National Cemetery.
CoastieKen 1 month ago
@bobsit1945 Do you really think that he would work at Arlington if he despises any part of the military??? Arlington is one of the highest honored cemeteries, they would not employ a person like that.
porschefan102 3 months ago
@bobsit1945 i hate to say but he does turn his back on the colors. did you notice that he turns back around after they are done passing.
latinoromantico35 6 months ago
I can't believe it, but if you look at the Security Guards at the Gate, you will notice that one appears to intentionally turn his back when the Colors came by, I hope I'm wrong
bobsit1945 7 months ago
During my 20 year Coast Guard Career, I was honored to be able to serve in a military funeral unit as a bugler. There were very few moments that made me feel so honored and so sad at the same time. God bless the family and shipmates of this fallen comrade as the Lord takes him across the bar for the final time.
FordGuy705 7 months ago
As a member of the USCG Auxiliary, Honor and Respect to those who serve our Country with dignity. RIP our brother. God bless you always. Semper Paratus...
Ruben Paz, VFC.
auxpaz 8 months ago
"Sir, I stand relieved". Fair winds and following seas, Semper Paratus.
dutchcookie 10 months ago
thinking of a coastal guard passing away is painful, though i m not an american. respect
rickyzmkuo 1 year ago
R.I.P coastie
jame679 1 year ago
rest in peace...may God bless him and his family.
i am from Korea. work at Pusan Coast Guard, Korea.
SeungJunEo 1 year ago